2024 Map of Tates Bluff

About this map

Tates Bluff overlooks the confluence where the Little Missouri River meets the Ouachita River, marking a significant hydrographic junction on the border of Clark and Ouachita counties. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of these major waterways and their tributaries, including Terre Noire Creek and French Creek. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several rural centers and family-named landmarks such as Vaden, Kansas, and Lunet. The distribution of small burial grounds like Vaden Cem, Easley Cem, and McGill Cem across the wooded terrain suggests the locations of early homesteads and community hubs. Transport is represented by a network of local routes like Pole Key Rd and Kansas Cutoff Rd, which connect these dispersed settlements through the river bottoms and upland reaches.