2014 Map of Peanut Mountain

About this map

Peanut Mountain rises as a central landmark within this portion of the Ouachita National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Poteau River and the Fourche LaFave River meet. The landscape is defined by its numerous named hollows and ridges, such as Brushy Hollow and Bruton Ridge, which dictated the early settlement patterns and road networks of Scott County. Small communities like Blansett, Denton, and Shiloh are connected by a web of local routes including the Boles Motor Way. Local history is preserved at sites like Shiloh Cem and Whisenhunt Cem, which sit alongside the narrow valleys of Henry Br and Black Fork. The map shows a transition from the higher elevations of Henry Mtn and Rowdy Mtn toward the more accessible terrain of Dogwood Flats, illustrating how the geography influenced both timber management and rural habitation.