2019 Map of Watts

About this map

The Illinois River snakes through this borderland region, marking a distinctive landscape where the Ozark plateaus of Oklahoma meet the rising terrain of Arkansas. In the northwest corner, the community of Watts serves as a focal point near the river, while the settlement of Cincinnati anchors the eastern edge of the map. This area is deeply significant for family history research, as evidenced by the Baptist Mission Cemeter and the Reverend Jesse Bushyhead Grave near Mission Mtn. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Bates Mtn and Bell Mtn, which overlook a network of creek drainages including Ballard Cr and Peacheater Cr. The complex web of local roads, such as Old Goforth Rd and Lake Francis Rd, illustrates the localized connectivity between smaller settlements like Ballard and the larger town of Westville at the southern margin.