2017 Map of Harriet

About this map

Harriet and the surrounding Ozark foothills are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges, as documented in this 2017 survey. The settlement of Morning Star sits along the northern heights, while Marshall occupies the southwestern corner near the distinctively named Devils Backbone ridge. This landscape is a patchwork of small communities and rural family landmarks, evidenced by the high concentration of burial grounds such as Cypert Cem, Red Hill Cem, and Watts Cem. Transport through these tight valleys follows the contours of Big Cr and Beaver Cr, with roads like Searcy 50 Hwy and Searcy 161 Hwy connecting the scattered hamlets. The map reveals a persistent rural settlement pattern where life centers around the water sources and high points like Stephenson Mtn and Blackjack Knob.