2019 Map of Zafra

About this map

The settlement of Zafra lies at the southwestern edge of this landscape, positioned near the border between Oklahoma and Arkansas. This area is defined by the dense network of ridges and peaks within the Ouachita National Forest, where steep terrain funnels numerous named branches and creeks toward the Mountain Fork. Historically significant landmarks like the Mountain Fork Bridge and the Gann Cem or Stinett Cem indicate early patterns of movement and burial in a region where travel followed the natural contours of the land. The proximity of Turkey Snout Ridge, Polecat Peak, and Cow Creek Mtn illustrates the difficult topography that isolated these mountain communities. Local transport routes such as Polk Road 159 and Zafra Rd connect these remote points, tracing the valleys of Slate Cr and Choctaw Cr.