Miller County occupies the far southwestern corner of Arkansas, where Texarkana sits directly on the Texas state line and the Red River forms a long series of bends around the northern and eastern county edge. Genoa and Fouke extend the main settlement corridor southward, while the Sulphur River enters the lower county before joining the Red River. The western interior contains gentle rolling terrain, but much of the Red River side is broad and low. The page covers communities, roads, rivers, bayous, lakes, and an actual elevation range of about 55 to 153 meters. Download the same four maps as high-resolution JPG files together in one ZIP.
Texarkana is the county seat and the most useful place to begin reading the maps. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas describes Texarkana, Arkansas, as a state-line city connected directly with Texarkana, Texas, and located where Interstate 30 and several U.S. highways meet. The supplied general map shows the city pressed against the western boundary, with Routes 30, 67, 49, and 71 providing clear references. From there, the county stretches south past Genoa and Fouke and east toward the winding Red River border.
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The Texarkana–Fouke corridor provides the clearest north–south reference
The most obvious road pattern on the general map begins at Texarkana. Route 30 runs across the northern city area, while Routes 67, 49, and 71 connect the state-line city with the interior. Route 71 continues south through the Genoa side toward Fouke and eventually reaches Route 160 near the lower part of the county. Following that corridor first makes the long north–south shape of Miller County much easier to understand.
Other routes spread out from that main line. Routes 108 and 549 appear near the northwestern side, and Route 67 continues toward Fulton beyond the northern county area. In the eastern half, Route 296 reaches toward the Red River side, Route 82 crosses near the eastern boundary, and Routes 196 and 134 divide the central-eastern rural area. Route 237 serves the southwest near the Sulphur River. The city-side road network around Texarkana is dense, while the eastern and southern interior is dominated by longer rural routes.
The northern and eastern boundary is one of the county’s most distinctive map features. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas identifies the meandering Red River as the boundary along both sides, and the map shows that line turning through one large bend after another. It contrasts strongly with the straight Texas state line at the west and the simpler lower boundary. Hempstead County lies to the north and Lafayette County to the east, while Texarkana touches Texas directly on the western side.
The Texarkana hub map compares Fouke and Garland without confusing road mileage
The city-connections map uses Texarkana as the hub and shows direct point-to-point distances to Fouke and Garland. Fouke is about 13 miles away to the southeast, while Garland is about 17 miles to the east. These are straight-line distances rather than driving mileage. They are useful for comparing direction and county scale, but actual road distance and travel time should be checked with a current navigation map.
Fouke appears on the general map along the main southbound road corridor, while Garland is positioned close to the Red River side of the county. That gives the two connections different geographic settings. The Fouke direction crosses the interior toward the Sulphur River drainage, whereas the Garland direction leads toward lower Red River country with more curved channels and water bodies. Looking at the city, water, and elevation maps together provides much more context than the distance diagram alone.
The city legend includes separate numeric values beside Texarkana, Fouke, and Garland, but this article does not reinterpret those figures as current population estimates. The supplied map clearly supports the hub, directions, and direct distances. Current population totals should be checked against recent Census data.
Red River bends define the county edge while Sulphur River drains the south
The Red River is the dominant geographic feature along the northern and eastern edge. Its name is not repeated across every section of the supplied water map, but county-specific reference material confirms that this large meandering river forms those boundaries. Kuykendall Lake and Bluff Lake are labeled near the northern river corridor, and Red Lake appears farther east. The mix of broad bends, small cutoff-like water bodies, and low floodplain terrain explains why the county outline is so irregular.
Finn Bayou and McKinney Bayou are two of the clearest named interior waterways in the northern and eastern half. Lower Moore Lake sits farther west, while Chandler Lake and Keller Lake appear close together near the eastern side. Bradley Lake and Bee Lake are labeled farther south. Instead of one major inland reservoir, Miller County’s water map is defined by the Red River, smaller bayous, creeks, lakes, and old river features spread across a low plain.
The Sulphur River is the strongest named waterway in the lower county. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas notes that it enters Arkansas from Texas, flows southeast through Miller County, and joins the Red River near the eastern side. On the supplied map, Days Creek and Bear Creek are among the streams feeding the southern drainage. The Sulphur River’s winding course creates a clear contrast with the small straight drainage lines and the much larger Red River bends farther east.
Numerous smaller streams fill the interior between Texarkana and Fouke. Some drain toward the Sulphur River, while others reach the Red River system farther east and north. This terrain and water map is intended for general geographic reference. It does not show current river stage, flood risk, fishing rules, property boundaries, or live road access. For flood, boating, fishing, or safety decisions, current USGS and agency information should be used.
Elevation ranges from about 55 to 153 meters across plains and gentle western hills
The supplied elevation map shows an actual countywide range of about 55 to 153 meters, with a mean near 80 meters. That is roughly 98 meters of relief. Miller County is not mountainous, and the Encyclopedia of Arkansas characterizes the landscape as flat plains mixed with gentle hills. The map matches that description: higher tan and brown terrain is concentrated mainly in the western interior and southwest, while the Red River side and much of the northern lowland remain green and relatively flat.
The higher western section is made of short ridges and shallow valleys rather than a single high summit. Rolling terrain appears east and southeast of the Texarkana side and continues through portions of the west-central interior. Another higher section is visible in the southwest. Streams cut lower green corridors through those areas, especially where drainage turns toward the Sulphur River.
The eastern side is much lower. Broad green terrain follows the Red River boundary, and many of the bayous and small lakes shown on the water map sit within this low area. The northern river bends are also surrounded by relatively flat ground. The elevation layer is best used to compare general county terrain rather than exact point heights; parcel, road, bridge, or building elevations require original USGS elevation data or professional surveying.
Compare the Red River and Sulphur River directions from Texarkana
A practical way to use all four maps is to begin at Texarkana and compare the eastbound and southbound directions. Looking east brings the road network toward large Red River bends, Finn Bayou, McKinney Bayou, and several small lakes. The elevation map stays mostly green in that direction. Looking south toward Fouke follows the main road corridor through the rolling interior before reaching the Sulphur River drainage farther down the county.
Garland provides another useful reference because the city-connections map places it about 17 straight-line miles east of Texarkana near the Red River side. Fouke is about 13 straight-line miles southeast but remains farther inside the county. Those two connections demonstrate how communities at similar distances from the hub can occupy very different water and terrain settings. Miller County makes much more sense when city position, river boundaries, and elevation are compared together.
High-resolution JPG files for Texarkana roads and Red–Sulphur River detail
The WebP images in the article are optimized for quick page viewing. The download ZIP contains the same four maps as high-resolution JPG files, each measuring 2572 × 3638 pixels in portrait orientation. Use the general map for Texarkana, Genoa, Fouke, and major roads; the city-connections map for direct distance from Texarkana; the terrain and water map for the Red River, Sulphur River, bayous, creeks, and lakes; and the elevation map for comparing the county’s 55–153 meter terrain range.
The JPG files are suitable for classroom reference, presentations, trip preparation, personal printing, and general orientation. They should not replace legal boundary records, parcel surveys, flood studies, engineering plans, or live navigation. When exact or current information is required, consult Census TIGER/Line boundaries, USGS hydrography, USGS elevation data, and the appropriate local or state source for the specific decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Miller County?
Texarkana is the county seat. The Arkansas city sits directly on the Texas state line and is the largest road center on the supplied map. It is also the easiest reference point for locating Fouke, Garland, and the Red River side of the county.
What distances are shown from Texarkana to Fouke and Garland?
The city-connections map shows about 13 miles from Texarkana to Fouke and about 17 miles to Garland. These are straight-line distances rather than driving mileage.
Why is the Red River important on the Miller County map?
The Red River forms much of the county’s northern and eastern boundary and creates the long series of bends that make the outline distinctive. Finn Bayou, McKinney Bayou, and several small lakes occupy nearby lowland, while the Sulphur River joins the Red River from the south.
Map File Information
The ZIP contains the general county map, city-connections map, terrain and water map, and elevation map as high-resolution JPG files for printing or offline reference.
- File Type: ZIP containing 4 JPG files
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Sources and references
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas – Miller County – county seat, Red River boundary, plains, and gentle hills
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas – Texarkana – Texarkana, the state line, and county-seat information
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas – Sulphur River – the Sulphur River through southern Miller County and its Red River confluence
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – county boundary and road data
- USGS National Hydrography – rivers, bayous, streams, lakes, and hydrography data
- USGS 3D Elevation Program – elevation and terrain data
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