2017 Map of Rhea

About this map

Ozark National Forest covers the eastern portion of this Washington County landscape, defined by the prominent Weddington Mtn and Wedington Twin Mountains. This area of Northwest Arkansas is characterized by a mix of wooded highlands and agricultural clearings, with the community of Rhea and the Norwood Prairie settlement providing focal points for local history. Water is central to the geography here, from the larger Lake Weddington and Lincoln Lake to numerous named springs like Edison Spring and Roaring Spring. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on this sheet, including Norwood Cem, Beatty Cem, and Crawford Cem. The road network is heavily influenced by the terrain, with routes like Slate Gap Rd and Weddington Gap navigating the ridges, while the western reaches around Cincinnati Cr open into more accessible valley land.