2020 Map of Noland

About this map

The Black River meanders sharply across this landscape, defining the rural geography of Noland and the surrounding borderlands of Randolph and Lawrence counties. This riverine environment is marked by distinct fluvial features such as Deadman Bend, Scotts Bend, and the aptly named Hole in the Wall Bend. Small, dispersed settlements like Birdell, Dunn, and Richwoods anchor the upland and bottomland areas, connected by a network of local roads including Old Union Rd and Kilo Vista Rd. For those tracing family histories, the map identifies numerous local burying grounds, such as Huffstedler Cem, Chesser Cem, and Throop Cem, which remain as persistent landmarks in a territory dominated by slow-moving water and seasonal wetlands. The proximity of Horseshoe Lake and Straight Lake reflects the dynamic nature of the river as it shifts through the Arkansas lowlands.