2011 Map of Norfork

About this map

The confluence of the White River and North Fork River anchors this study of north-central Arkansas, highlighting the settlement patterns at Norfork and nearby Salesville. The terrain is deeply defined by narrow hollows and high points, including Shipps Mountain and Matney Knob, which features the Matney Knob Lookout Tower. Significant genealogy and local-history value is found in the distribution of rural burial grounds such as the Burnt School House Cemetery, Arkana Cemetery, and Lone Rock Cemetery. The persistence of river crossings is evident through established points like Shipps Ferry and Martins Ferry, while the landscape is dotted with smaller communities like Arkana, Lone Rock, and Herron. These landmarks, along with many named drainages like Big Creek and Walker Creek, illustrate the historical development of Baxter County as it navigated the complex topography of the Ozark region.