2014 Map of Ouachita

About this map

The Quachita River winds through the southwestern corner of this Dallas and Ouachita County landscape, where the river valley gives way to a network of creeks and low-lying wetlands. The small settlements of Ouachita and Smead serve as the primary human hubs in an area dominated by timber and water. In the northern reaches, the Brazeale Cem sits near the headwaters of Hall Cr, a vital point for genealogists tracing early families in the region. The map reveals a complex aquatic system, featuring the oxbow-like Georgia Lake and Utley Lake alongside smaller bodies like Shell Lake and Bacon Lake. This drainage pattern, including Tulip Creek and Brushy Cr, illustrates the heavy influence of the river's floodplain on the local road network, such as Quachita 36 Rd, which connects these disparate rural communities.