2014 Map of Steve

About this map

Steve sits at the intersection of rural highways and mountain terrain, serving as a focal point for this 2014 survey of the central Arkansas highlands. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of the South Fourche LaFave River, which carves through the northern reaches of the Ouachita National Forest. The topography is a complex of named peaks and ridges, including Worley Mtn, Dry Fork Mtn, and the distinctive Potato Hill near the southern border. This map captures a transition of jurisdictions, where the boundaries of Yell, Perry, and Garland counties meet amidst a network of forest service roads and county routes. Genealogists will find several small burial sites preserved on the map, such as Nooner Cem and Shed Cem, which provide clues to the early settlement patterns of these creek valleys. The drainage system, featuring Graham Creek and Bear Cr, illustrates how water shaped the location of local homesteads and travel corridors.