2014 Map of Oark

About this map

Oark and Catalpa sit deep in the Boston Mountains, where the upper reaches of the Mulberry River cut through the Ozark National Forest. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with numerous steep-walled drainages such as Devil Jump Hollow and Wolf Pen Hollow feeding into the main river valley. A notable center for local genealogy and history is the Miller Cem, located on a ridge overlooking the Little Mulberry Cr. Industrial activity is marked by the Low Gap Gas Field, which highlights the extraction of natural resources from this remote mountain terrain. The network of forest roads and state routes, including State Hwy 103 and State Hwy 215, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting these isolated settlements along the river flats and ridges like McConnell Ridge.