2017 Map of Polk Creek Mountain

About this map

The Ouachita National Forest dominates this section of western Arkansas, where the ridges of the Caddo Mountains and peaks like Polk Creek Mountain dictate the flow of water and human settlement. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the Caddo River and the S Fork Ouachita River, which carve through the dense terrain. Small settlements and points of interest are sparse but significant for local history, including the community of Alf and family-named landmarks like Cox Spring. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of remote burial grounds such as Mount Gilead Cem, Cox Cem, and Stover Cem. The road network, including State Hwy 240 and Albert Pike Rd, highlights the primary routes through these valleys in the early 21st century, showing how infrastructure has adapted to the steep slopes of Long Mtn and Sherman Mtn.