2014 Map of Sitka

About this map

The settlement of Sitka serves as the central hub of this Sharp County landscape, situated at the junction of Ar-58 and several winding rural roads. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, such as Hickory Ridge and Gann Hill, which dictate the local drainage patterns into Mill Cr and Hurricane Cr. Along the northern edge, the Spring River carves a prominent path beneath Hurricane Bluff, where Spring River Ranch Rd provides access to the waterfront. Family and community history is preserved in several localized burial grounds, including Schales Cem and Hopewell Cem. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by topographic constraints, with homesteads and structures following the contours of the land, particularly near Divide Hill and Low Gap. This 2014 survey documents the persistence of small-scale agriculture and timber-related land use in the Ozark foothills.