2017 Map of Sulphur City

About this map

Sulphur City and the surrounding Arkansas highlands south of Elkins are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges that dictated the pattern of local settlement. This 2017 topographic survey shows how the landscape is punctuated by family and community landmarks, including Kings Cem, Salem Cem, and Zion Cem, which often represent the early centers of rural neighborhoods. The terrain rises to notable peaks like Lingebough Mtn and Snyder Mtn, while the drainage system of Greasy Cr and the Middle Fork White River provided the essential water resources for early homesteads. Small rural hubs such as Black Oak, Hicks, and Arnett persist along the winding county roads, often positioned near natural features like Tatum Spring. The map documents a classic Ozark transition zone where the growing reach of Fayetteville meets the enduring agricultural and residential character of Washington County's valleys.