2014 Map of Sandtown

About this map

The convergence of Izard, Sharp, and Independence counties defines this Ozark foothills landscape, where the settlements of Sandtown and Mount Pleasant anchor a terrain of high ridges and carved hollows. Significant watercourses like Poke Bayou and Sullivan Cr drainage systems dictate the local topography, which includes landmarks such as Peter Martin Hill and Napoleon Hill. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including Shaw Cem, Kirk Cem, and Mt Carmel Cem, often situated near early roads like Shaw Cemetery Rd and Mt Carmel Rd. The southern portion of the map shows the outskirts of Cushman, illustrating the transition from open hills to more concentrated road networks. This map provides a detailed view of the rural upland economy and settlement patterns just as the modern road system, including Sandtown Rd and Cave City Rd, follows long-established paths through the hollows.