2017 Map of Norfork

About this map

The confluence of the White River and the North Fork River anchors this study of Baxter County, where the town of Norfork sits at the junction of these major waterways. The landscape is defined by the winding river valleys and the ridges of the Ozark National Forest, including Shipps Mtn and Matney Knob. Local heritage is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, such as the Burnt School House Cem and Norfork Cem, while the North Fork Bridge provides a critical crossing point for the region’s road network. The map reveals a pattern of dispersed settlements like Lone Rock, Arkana, and Salesville, often tucked between steep terrain such as Wild Hog Mtn and White Bluff. This 2017 edition documents the modern layout of rural homesteads and mountain hollows, from Ellen Cockran Hollow to Hopewell Hollow, illustrating how topography continues to dictate the development of this Arkansas river country.