2014 Map of Olyphant

About this map

Olyphant and the surrounding Independence and Jackson County borderlands are defined by the winding course of Departee Creek and the proximity of the White River. In this corner of Arkansas, the landscape transitions from the river lowlands, marked by Grassy Lake and Lake Whitstine, into more varied terrain to the west. Small agricultural communities such as Thida, Bailey, and Elmo are connected by a network of local roads like Buzzard Roost Rd and Goatneck Rd, reflecting a rural settlement pattern centered on family farming and land management. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of local burial sites, including Sanders Cem, Hindman Cem, and Lone Beech Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's long-term residency. The map also traces numerous smaller drainage systems like Hall Cr and Blue Cr that feed into the larger river basin.