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Arkansas Regions

Arkansas is divided into distinct regions, each with unique characteristics and attractions. The Arkansas River Valley, positioned between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is notable for its flat-top mesas and serves as a significant migration corridor for birds.

Arkansas Regions

Arkansas Regions

Mississippi Alluvial Plain (Delta)

Lake Village
Stuttgart
most agriculturally productive region in world
elevation 100-300 feet
27 counties in this region
Wetlands
large farms
very flat

Crowley's Ridge

Paragould
Wynne
Jonesboro
rises 250 feet above surrounding delta
thought to once have been island in Mississippi River
Charcteristics
mainly pastures
trees are similar to Appalachian Mountains
small

Arkansas River Valley

vital migration corridor for birds migrating
40 miles wide
Highest Point in Arkansas
Cities
Conway
Fort Smith
Characteristics
flat top steep sided mesas
Arkansas River runs length of region
between Ozark Mountains & Ouachita Mountains

Ouachita Mountains

has seperate forest of Pine and Hardwoods
Sandstone & Shale
Folded ridges and valleys
More than half the area is covered in forest
known for quality and quantity of Crystals
Searcy
Hot Springs

West Gulf Coastal Plain

produces 20 million barrels of oil per year
mainly pine forest
clay, bauxite, and petroleum
Only known diamond crater in US open to the public

Crater of Diamonds state Park in Murfreesboro.

home to a large oil boom in 1920's
was under the Gulf of Mexico until 50 million years ago
El Dorado
Pine Bluff
Little Rock

Ozark Mountains

characteristics
limestone & dolomite
Oak and Hickory forest
Plateaus
fun facts
Elk can be seen here
Home to many caves
major outdoor recreation area

known for White Water kayaking, Mountain Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Back Packing, Canoeing, and Trout Fishing,

cities
Harrison
Mountain Home
Fayetteville