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2017 Map of Parks

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Parks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Fourche LaFave River winds through this section of the Ouachita National Forest in Scott County, where the small settlement of Parks serves as a central point of reference. Family history and local heritage are preserved in several burial grounds, including Hawkins Cem, Jameson Cem, and Parks Cem, which are scattered throughout the valley and lower slopes. The landscape is defined by its numerous summits and ridges, such as Gilbreath Mtn, Bill Hunt Mtn, and the distinctive Schoolhouse Ridge.

Transport and access are dictated by the terrain, with routes like Scottsboro Rd and Brushy Creek Rd following the natural contours of the hills. Named hollows and peaks like John Allen Hollow and High Peak suggest a long history of local land use and geographic identification in this corner of Arkansas. Numerous small waterways, including Daily Cr and Hazel Cr, feed into the river system, illustrating the complex drainage of the Ouachita foothills.