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2014 Map of Potter

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Potter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Potter and the western outskirts of Mena occupy this portion of Polk County, where the valley floor meets the rising peaks of the Ouachita National Forest. The Kansas City Southern railroad serves as a primary corridor through the terrain, connecting the smaller settlements of Potter Junction and Shady Grove. Genealogical data is prevalent across the landscape, with numerous burial grounds such as Rocky Cem, Foster Cem, and McKinney Cem marking the legacy of early families.

The geography is defined by a series of prominent ridges including Potter Mtn, Dallas Mtn, and Blowout Mtn to the south, while Lake Wilhelmina sits to the northwest. These mountains frame a network of waterways like Rock Cr and Thompson Cr that have long influenced the placement of roads and homesteads. Rural community life is anchored by landmarks such as Olivers Chapel and Mt Gillian, reflecting the region's long-standing agricultural and timber roots.