2017 Map of Oxley

About this map

The Middle Fork Little Red River carves through the Ozark landscape of Searcy, Van Buren, and Stone counties, anchoring a network of small settlements and hollows. In this part of Arkansas, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Lee Mtn, Blue Mtn, and Styles Mtn, which separate numerous seasonal drainage paths like Hurricane Cr and Tick Cr. The settlement patterns follow the winding roads and narrow valleys, with Elba, Oxley, and Dennard serving as local hubs. Traces of earlier transit and family history are evident in the Old Stagecoach route and sites like Mabrey Cem and Kuykendall Cem. The map reveals a deeply dissected plateau where the community names — such as Harness and Flag — and topographical features like Salt Cave Bluff reflect the region's rural character and geological complexity.