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2020 Map of Hunt

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hunt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wiederkehr Village sits along the southern edge of this Ozark landscape, marking a region where steep ridges meet agricultural valleys. The terrain transitions from the protected heights of the Ozark National Forest in the north to the more settled corridors of Hunt and Philpott Valley. Family history is deeply etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds, including Hardgraves Cem, Younger Cem, and Jackson Cem, which are scattered among the ridges and creek bottoms.

Elevated landmarks like Mountain Top, Carter Mtn, and Younger Knob overlook the drainage basins of Horsehead Cr and the various forks of White Oak Cr. The map captures a rural network of county roads and trails, such as the Horsehead Trail, connecting isolated settlements like Batson and White Oak to the larger valleys. This detailed topography illustrates the persistent influence of the Arkansas Ozarks' physical geography on local road placement and settlement patterns.