2011 Map of Ponca

About this map

The Buffalo River snakes through this corner of the Ozarks, carving a deep corridor defined by massive geological features like Big Bluff, Jim Bluff, and the towering Roark Bluff. This landscape is marked by a high concentration of hollows and coves, such as Hemmed-In Hollow and Dewey Cove, which historically dictated the movement of residents between the high points and the river bottom. The settlement at Ponca serves as a focal point, anchored by the Ponca Post Office and nearby Beechwood Cemetery. Further north, Compton overlooks the terrain near the Compton Lookout Tower. The map documents a network of primitive crossings and access points like Lick Ford and Kyles Landing, illustrating how remote communities in Newton County maintained connectivity through the river valley at the start of the 21st century.