Physiographic Regions of Arkansas

Physiographic Regions of Arkansas

Mississippi River Alluvial Plain

Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway

West Gulf Coastal Plain Crater of Diamonds State Park

National scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;" comprised of federal, state and county roads. From Piggott to Helena, the route passes by or near five state parks, a national forest, Civil War sites, the former home of Ernest Hemingway, historic homes, museums, rich agricultural areas, and the Delta Cultural Center.

Crater of Diamonds offers park visitors a one-of-a-kind experience—the adventure of hunting for real diamonds. You’ll search over a 37 ½-acre plowed field that is the eroded surface of the world's eighth largest diamond-bearing volcanic crater. If you find a diamond, it is yours to keep.

The Gulf Coastal Plain is an area of relatively gently sloping terrain extending across the southern portion of the United States from Texas to Georgia. It was covered by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico until about 50 million years ago. The land rose during periods of tectonic uplift, and water in the Gulf of Mexico retreated to near its present position. Because it was covered by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for much of its history, the geologic terrain of the Coastal Plain is flat to rolling. Its bedrock is deeply covered with sediment, and the surface has extensive deposits of sand and gravel.

Arkansas River Valley

Tri-Peaks

Ozark Plateaus

Artist Point

Ouachita Moutains

Hot Springs National Park

majestic Arkansas River. Home to Arkansas’s highest point on Mount Magazine, third tallest on Mount Nebo, and the legendary Petit Jean Mountain—along with authentically charming towns, scenic lakes, unspoiled rivers, towering forests, fantastic festivals, unique museums, and fun family attractions. Four State Parks complete the picture, with one on each peak and another at Lake Dardanelle so everyone can enjoy the River Valley to the fullest extent imaginable.

The Ozarks region of Arkansas is a spectacular area of beautiful mountain scenery that is

rich in history, culture and scenic beauty. From the charming Victorian city of Eureka Springs,

which ranks first in the nation in the number of weddings per capita, to the rugged Ozark

countryside and its spectacular mountain views, the region is a popular destination in all

seasons

Water. That's what first attracted people, and they have been coming here ever since to use these soothing thermal waters to heal and relax. Rich and poor alike came for the baths, and a thriving city built up around the hot springs. Together nicknamed "The American Spa," Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Ouachitas, are a mountain range in western Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. ... Together with the Ozark Plateaus, the Ouachitas form the U.S. Interior Highlands. The highest natural point is Mount Magazine at 2,753 feet.

Artist Point, Arkansas

Artist Point is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. Artist Point is located along U.S. Route 71 6 miles north-northeast of Mountainburg.

Elevation: 1,614′

The Arkansas Valley is up to forty miles wide and includes geological features typical of both the Ozarks and the Ouachitas, including dissected plateaus like those of the Ozarks and folded ridges like those of the Ouachitas. However, some features are characteristic of the Arkansas Valley itself, including isolated, flat-topped, steep-sided mesas like Petit Jean Mountain, Mount Nebo, and Mount Magazine.