2011 Map of Holla Bend

About this map

Holla Bend dominates this riverine landscape where the Arkansas River carves a deep loop through the fertile lowlands of Pope County. The geography is defined by its relationship to the water, featuring the Point Bar Cutoff and several significant meanders like Howells Bend and Neelys Bend. This area serves as a vital corridor between the growing community of Pottsville to the north and the agricultural expanses of Carden Bottoms to the south. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Shinn Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery, and Pearson Cemetery, are scattered across the terrain, offering essential clues for genealogists tracking early settlers. The eastern portion is anchored by the Galla Creek Wildlife Lake, while smaller settlements such as Bethel, New Hope, and Lakeview mark the historic crossroads and residential clusters that have long relied on this river valley.