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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Records for the Leatherwood Wilderness Area

This historical catalogue provides a structured record of seismic events that have been associated with the geographic proximity of the Leatherwood Wilderness in Arkansas. Every entry documents specific earthquake occurrences retrieved from standardized geological archives, detailing magnitude, depth, and distance metrics relative to the wilderness boundaries. Users can browse this data to observe the historical frequency and spatial distribution of recorded seismic activity across the rugged terrain of the Ozark highlands.

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Explore Leatherwood Wilderness

The largest wilderness area in Arkansas, set deep in the rugged heart of the Ozarks.

Leatherwood Wilderness

Leatherwood Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest of north-central Arkansas. Covering roughly 16,838 acres, it is the largest wilderness area in the state and protects some of the most rugged, broken terrain within the entire Ozark region. The area is defined by deep creek drainages, sheer cliff faces, cave systems, and mixed hardwood forest, with old-growth pines and cedar glades adding ecological variety. The wilderness takes its name from Leatherwood Creek, the principal waterway running through the area, and from the leatherwood plant (Dirca palustris), a streamside shrub that is common along Ozark watercourses. Established by Congress in 1984 and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Leatherwood offers a remote, trail-less backcountry experience oriented around backpacking, dispersed camping, and wildlife watching in one of Arkansas's most physically dramatic landscapes. Its combination of steep ridges, deep hollows, and relatively undisturbed forest makes the Leatherwood Wilderness an important refuge for Ozark wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, black bears, and bat populations. The area's isolation and minimal development have helped preserve habitats that increasingly stand out in a region long shaped by logging, agriculture, and small-scale settlement.

Location
United States of America
Park type
Wildlife reserve
Established
1984
Area
68.1 km²
Leatherwood Wilderness Protected Area

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Leatherwood Wilderness’s collection maps reported epicentres by calculated distance from its Arkansas Ozark boundary, keeping seismic records separate from steep ridges, cliffs, narrow creek valleys, and rugged forest. Dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, sources, and wilderness distances permit historical comparison without attributing landscape effects, current hazard, or prediction.

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Discover more protected parks after Leatherwood Wilderness

From Leatherwood Wilderness's earthquake catalogue, the atlas moves outward from one Ozark protected area into other independent park and reserve pages. This continuation carries no claim of common wilderness status, rugged terrain, geographic closeness, geology, recorded earthquakes, hazard, risk, or equivalent information depth.
National parkMissouri
55 km away#1 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 reserveArkansas
About 93 km away#2 closest

West

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
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Wildlife reserveMissouri
119 km away#3 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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Protected landscapeArkansas
125 km away#4 closest

Southwest

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
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Wildlife reserveArkansas
137 km away#5 closest

South

Flatside Wilderness: Rugged Sandstone Ridges in the Ouachita Mountains

Arkansas wildlife reserve featuring mountain summits and mapped backcountry

Flatside Wilderness offers a deep look at the high-relief geography of the Ouachita Mountains. Featuring prominent sandstone summits and an 8.9-mile segment of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, this protected landscape provides essential insight into the state's wilderness systems and regional forest ecosystems.

Area
38.47 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Flatside Wilderness Geography and Map
National parkGarland County
174 km away#6 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
Protected landscapeArkansas
About 203 km away#7 closest

Southwest

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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Wildlife reserveMissouri
About 211 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Mingo Wilderness: Missouri Protected Wildlife Reserve and Wetland Geography

Primitive bottomland forest and swamp landscape

Mingo Wilderness encompasses 8,000 acres of protected bottomland hardwood forest and cypress-tupelo swamp in southeastern Missouri. As a federally designated wilderness area embedded within a national wildlife refuge, it provides a quiet, primitive habitat characterized by slow-moving creek corridors and varied seasonal wetlands.

Area
32 km²
Established
1976
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Lowland
Mingo Wilderness Protected Area
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Trace the Boundaries and Rugged Terrain of Leatherwood Wilderness

Delve into the mapped geography of Leatherwood Wilderness, the crown jewel of Arkansas protected lands. MoriAtlas allows you to examine the dense creek networks, steep ridges, and isolated forest habitats that define this sprawling Ozark wildlife refuge and wilderness corridor.

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