2014 Map of Ravenden Springs

About this map

Ravenden Springs and the village of Elevenpoint highlight a region of North Arkansas where upland ridges meet the winding Eleven Point River. This portion of the Ozark foothills is defined by a deep network of family burial grounds and narrow creek valleys, such as James Creek and Hall Cr. The map reveals the distribution of early settlement patterns through numerous small cemeteries, including Charter Oak Cem, Janes Cem, and Rickman Cem, which often represent the only surviving markers of original homesteads. Landforms like Locust Ridge and Baker Bluff rise above the drainage of Wells Cr and Bradley Cr, creating a landscape where travel was dictated by the topography of the hollows. To the south, the settlement of Ravenden sits near the border of Randolph and Lawrence counties, serving as a gateway to this rural interior.