2024 Map of Onia

About this map

Small rural settlements and family burial grounds are tucked into the valleys of the Ozark National Forest south of the Baxter and Stone county line. This upland area is defined by the network of waterways flowing through deep gaps, including Roasting Ear Creek and Mill Creek. The landscape transition from high points like Ramsey Knob and Roper Mtn down to the creek beds illustrates the traditional settlement pattern of this region, where communities such as Onia, Alco, and Newnata follow the natural contours of the land. Genealogists will find a concentrated cluster of small family cemeteries, including Farris Cem, Purdue Cem, and Smithee Cem, which remain scattered across the ridges and valley floors. Notable landmarks like Big Spring and Panther Mtn serve as distinct reference points in this sparsely populated portion of the Arkansas Ozarks.