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Historical Earthquake Records and Recorded Seismic Activity Near Flatside Wilderness Arkansas

This collection provides access to historical earthquake data associated by epicentre distance with Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest. Each record includes event timing, magnitude, and precise distance relative to the protected wilderness boundary. Use these data to review the regional seismic history and the patterns of recorded activity within this central Arkansas landscape.

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A forested Ouachita Mountain wilderness of sandstone ridges, shady streams, and long-distance trails in central Arkansas.

Flatside Wilderness

Flatside Wilderness is a 9,507-acre federally protected wilderness area in central Arkansas, located within the eastern Ouachita National Forest. It spans southern Perry County and northwestern Saline County, with most of its acreage falling in Saline County. The wilderness is recognized for its rugged sandstone ridges, broad forested summits, clear mountain streams, and a notable segment of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. The area lies within the Ouachita Mountains, a regionally distinct range characterized by east-west oriented ridges and valleys rather than the more familiar north-south Appalachian structure. Several named summits and pinnacles rise above 1,000 feet, with White Oak Mountain forming the highest ridge in the wilderness. Flatside Wilderness is one of six designated wilderness areas in the Ouachita National Forest and its easternmost, making it a key component of Arkansas's wilderness system. Ecologically and scenically, the wilderness offers a combination of high-relief forested terrain, perennial streams, and panoramic overlooks. It is valued as a relatively undisturbed backcountry experience within driving distance of central Arkansas, and it plays a meaningful role in protecting representative Ouachita forest ecosystems.

Location: United States of America
Park type: Wildlife reserve
Established: 1984
Area: 38.5 km²
Highest point: 546 m

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The Flatside Wilderness catalogue derives earthquake associations from epicentres and distance, without asserting occurrence inside its limits. Dates, magnitudes, depths, places, distance measures, and sources create historical context without linking wilderness characteristics to seismic cause, describing present danger, or predicting activity.

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After the Flatside Wilderness earthquake catalogue, a distinct selection opens routes to other protected destinations. The links do not imply common wilderness status, landscape character, earthquake data, geological setting, closeness, seismic importance, hazard, risk, or comparable source coverage.

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Protected landscapeArkansas

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

West

Ouachita National Forest: Protected Landscape and Mountain Geography in Arkansas

Exploring the ancient ridges and river corridors of the Ouachita Mountains

Ouachita National Forest protects a unique geological system of east-west folded ridges and sandstone bluffs in the interior United States. This expansive region provides vital habitats for diverse hardwood communities and hosts extensive wilderness areas, offering a deep look into the natural history and terrain of the Ouachita Mountain range within Arkansas.

Area: 7,221.44 km²
Established: 1907
IUCN: VI
Relief: Mountain

Ouachita National Forest Protected Landscape

National parkGarland County

30 km away#2 closest

South

Hot Springs National Park: National Park Protected Area and Geographic Context

Mapped boundaries and regional landscape of this US National Park.

Gain a structured understanding of Hot Springs National Park, focusing on its identity as a protected national park. Examine its mapped geography and regional landscape context within Garland County, providing essential details for atlas-based exploration. This entry details the park's protected area and its position in the broader geographic framework.

Area: 22.5 km²
Established: 1832
IUCN: II
Visitors: 2.6M annual

Hot Springs National Park Atlas

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Wildlife reserveArkansas

About 120 km away#3 closest

North

Richland Creek Wilderness: Mapping Protected Landscapes in the Arkansas Ozarks

A rugged wilderness area and wildlife reserve

Discover the topography and conservation value of Richland Creek Wilderness. This protected area in the Arkansas Ozarks features a complex network of forested hollows, steep sandstone bluffs, and clear creek corridors, offering an essential look at the region's preserved wilderness character and ecological landscape.

Area: 48 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Upland

Richland Creek Wilderness Protected Area

Wildlife reserveArkansas

137 km away#4 closest

North

Leatherwood Wilderness: A Deep Dive into Arkansas Rugged Ozark Highland Geography

Protected wilderness area featuring cliff-lined hollows and streamside habitats

As the largest wilderness area in Arkansas, Leatherwood Wilderness offers a sprawling look at the rugged, broken terrain characteristic of the Ozark region. Its landscape of vertical cliffs, deep hollows, and hardwood forests serves as an essential case study for protected backcountry environments. Explore the map of this trail-less wilderness to understand the complex drainage patterns and karstic features that define its unique ecological character.

Area: 68.14 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Mountain

Leatherwood Wilderness Protected Area

Protected landscapeArkansas

About 138 km away#5 closest

West

Ozark, St. Francis National Forest: Geographic Overview of Arkansas Protected Wilderness Areas

Mapping rugged mountain slopes and Mississippi River floodplains.

This geographic profile of Ozark, St. Francis National Forest details the distinct ecological divide between the northern Ozark Mountain units and the eastern St. Francis ridge landscape. Use this data to trace the boundaries of old-growth pine stands, karst topography, and river-bottom habitats within one of Arkansas's most significant federal forest management systems.

Area: 4,693.55 km²
Established: 1908
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

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Protected areaOklahoma

About 160 km away#6 closest

West

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area: Oklahoma Protected Mountain Landscape

Mapped ridge systems and forested highland geography.

Spanning the prominent Winding Stair Mountains, this protected area serves as a key geographic pillar in southeastern Oklahoma. The landscape is characterized by its high-elevation ridgeline profile, pine-covered slopes, and stream-fed valleys, offering a distinct look at the wider Ouachita National Forest ecosystem and its mountainous terrain.

Area: 107.02 km²
Established: 1988
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area Geography

National parkMissouri

183 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Mark Twain National Forest: Geography and Protected Area Atlas of Southern Missouri

Mapping the karst terrain and ancient ridges of the Ozark Highlands

Mark Twain National Forest represents a sprawling conservation area within the Missouri Ozark Highlands. Its geography is defined by volcanic mountain remnants, rocky glades, and significant river corridors like the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This record provides insight into the forest's complex mapped boundaries, seven designated wilderness areas, and the distinctive karst geology that characterizes this unique American landscape.

Area: 6,037.3 km²
Established: 1939
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

Mark Twain National Forest Geography

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Wildlife reserveMissouri

254 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Irish Wilderness: Missouri Ozark Protected Area and Karst Landscape Atlas

Federally protected wilderness in the Eleven Point River landscape

Spanning the rugged terrain of the Missouri Ozarks, Irish Wilderness is a federally protected area known for its distinct karst geography. Visitors can study the network of caves, sinkholes, and springs that define the local environment, alongside historical remnants of frontier settlement. The area serves as a primary example of wilderness preservation within the Mark Twain National Forest, balancing sensitive cave ecosystems with forested ridge landscapes.

Area: 65.87 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Upland

Irish Wilderness Missouri Geography

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Examine the rugged sandstone summits and forested valley networks that define Flatside Wilderness. MoriAtlas provides a clear geographic overview of this eastern Ouachita National Forest landmark to assist with your regional landscape analysis.

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