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2011 Map of Sims

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sims
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sims and Pencil Bluff anchor this portion of the Ouachita Mountains, where the Ouachita River winds through a landscape of named ridges and deep creek valleys. The settlement pattern here follows the water and the roads, with the Sims Post Office and Pencil Bluff Post Office serving as central points for the surrounding rural residents. Evidence of the area's long-standing communities is found in several burial grounds, including the Barber Cemetery and Macedonia Cemetery, which are scattered among the foothills.

The topography is defined by prominent peaks like Chalybeate Mountain and Stovall Mountain, while the Muddy Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the forested terrain. Numerous waterways such as Fiddlers Creek, Rainy Creek, and Craft Creek drain the slopes, feeding into the river. This 2011 survey documents the modern road network, from Quachita Trl to local paths like W Bend Rd and Chasewood Dr, illustrating the enduring intersection of timber-country geography and residential development.