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2020 Map of Salem Knob

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Salem Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Salem serves as the focal point of this northern Arkansas landscape, positioned near the prominent elevation of Salem Knob. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, with family-named landmarks and small settlements like Moko, Sturkie, and Cornertown scattered across the northern boundary near the Missouri state line. Water travels through the heart of the region via the South Fork Spring River, fed by numerous tributaries including Gravelly Br and Newcomb Br.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks such as the Hunter Cem and numerous named hollows like Sweet Gum Hollow and Craft Hollow, which suggest long-standing land use patterns in Fulton County. Several knobs, including Turkey Knob and Wallace Knob, punctuate the horizon, while the presence of Courtwright Lake and Langston Lake indicates more contemporary water management and recreation. The road network, including Old Sturkie Rd and Old Ridge Rd, follows the winding contours of the Ozark foothills.