2020 Map of Smackover NE

About this map

The Ouachita River defines the southern portion of this landscape at the Calhoun Co Ouachita Co line, where the river's winding course creates distinct geographic markers like Haynes Bend. The surrounding lowlands are characterized by a complex network of water bodies, including Tom Cook Brake, Viney Brake, and Hades Lake, reflecting the wet timberlands typical of south-central Arkansas. For local history researchers, several burial sites are mapped across the northern half, such as Primm Cem, Moses Chapel Cem, and Saint Paul Cem, often located near rural corridors like Little Bay Rd. The transition from river bottom to slightly higher ground is marked by features like Boones Mound and navigation points such as Slim Island Shoal, which highlight how the river served as a vital, if shifting, landmark for travel and settlement.