2014 Map of Ravenden

About this map

The Spring River carves a winding path across the northern border of this Arkansas landscape, defining the topography of the Sharp and Lawrence County line. The settlement of Ravenden sits at the northeast corner, serving as a hub for a network of rural roads that stretch into the hills. The terrain is marked by numerous named ridges and hollows, including Goat Shed Mtn, Bald Knob, and the deep Buzzard Roost Canyon. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on the landscape, such as Opposition Cem, Dall Cem, and Coffman Cem. In the southern reaches, the Cooper Cr Site Two Reservoir indicates mid-century water management efforts, while landmarks like Watts Bluff and Cave Hill reflect the varying elevations. This documentation of the area around Williford and Ravenden shows the distribution of remote farmsteads and the persistence of traditional place names like Wild Hog Hollow and Captain Sanders Hollow.