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2020 Map of Norfork Dam North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Norfork Lake dominates this northern Arkansas landscape, its intricate, branching fingers reaching into the valleys of the Ozark foothills. The massive impoundment, held back by the Norfork Dam, has transformed the area's geography, creating miles of shoreline and numerous inlets such as Eagle Point Cove and Boggy Landing Cove. High points like Flint Knob and Wolf Knob stand as sentinels over the water, providing topographical relief in a region defined by its narrow ridges and steep hollows.

Rural connectivity is maintained through a network of county roads serving small communities like Ruth and facilities like The Bluffs Airport. The map highlights the intersection of three counties—Baxter, Fulton, and Izard—underscoring the area's importance as a regional crossroads. Numerous family-named landmarks and local features, such as Ruby Holler Lndg and Kerley Point Cove, offer valuable clues for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these Ozark settlements alongside the lake's twentieth-century expansion.