2014 Map of Oden

About this map

Oden sits along the northern edge of this terrain, where the Ouachita River winds through the valley floor before the landscape rises into the ridges of the Ouachita National Forest. The map reveals a settlement pattern deeply tied to the narrow corridors of arable land between steep peaks like Hog Jaw Mtn and Gaston Mtn. Family history is well-documented through a high density of rural burial grounds, including Oden Cem, Goodner Cem, Shirley Cem, and Mt Olive Cem, many associated with small communities like Huddleston and Gaston. Transport in the area is defined by winding forest routes such as Northfork Lake Rd and State Hwy 88, which navigate the complex drainage systems of Shirley Cr and the S Fork Ouachita River. A Lookout Tower positioned on a high ridge remains a critical landmark for managing this heavily timbered Arkansas wilderness.