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2011 Map of Nichols Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nichols Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nichols Mountain stands as a central landmark in this portion of Polk County, where the ridge-and-valley topography dictates the path of local infrastructure. The settlement of Shady is positioned along Sulphur Creek in the western reaches, while the village of Big Fork sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This area serves as a significant drainage divide for several major waterways, including the headwaters of the Little Missouri River and the Saline River.

Transportation through the mountains is funneled through key passes like Wolf Pen Gap and Sugartree Gap, connecting isolated valleys via routes like Polk Road 611. To the south, the Bard Springs Recreation Area marks a transition from the higher elevations of the Hanna Range and Buckeye Mountain toward the winding river bottoms. The map details an intricate network of forest roads and creek-side settlements, reflecting the enduring rural and recreational character of these Arkansas uplands.