2014 Map of Sidon

About this map

Sidon and the surrounding Arkansas landscape in White and Cleburne counties are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges that once shaped the local economy and community life. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named valleys such as Hanes Hollow, Gray Hollow, and Murdough Hollow, which drain into larger watercourses like Bayou Des Arc and Hog Foot Cr. At this time, the settlement of Center Hill served as a focal point in the southern portion of the quadrangle, while the smaller community of Pickens occupied the northeastern corner. Historical institutions remain central to the geography, evidenced by Sidon Cem and Pleasant Ridge Cem. Unique landmarks, including Lookout Mtn, Potato Hill, and Brown's Airport, provide specific reference points for researchers studying the mid-20th-century transition of this rural area from traditional agriculture toward modern utility, as seen in the development of Ar-36.