2017 Map of Rose Bud

About this map

Rose Bud sits at the convergence of several local transport routes in the Arkansas interior, serving as a primary hub where White, Cleburne, and Faulkner counties meet. This 2017 survey shows a landscape defined by its varied topography and small-scale water systems, including Wingert Reservoir and the headwaters of Muddy Bayou. The area around Rose Bud is dotted with family and community landmarks such as Schoolhouse Hill and Potter Hill, reflecting a long history of local settlement and land use. To the south, the terrain descends into Starkey Hollow, while the eastern portion of the map is characterized by drainage toward Bayou Des Arc. For genealogists and local historians, the map accurately positions several burial grounds, including Rose Bud Cem, Starkey Cem, and Martin Cem, which provide critical reference points for tracing family lineages in this rural section of the state.