Arkansas River Valley

United States

Arkansas River Valley links through 28 connections to 2018 other places across 10 topics. Nature leads the mix, including the Ozarks and the Arkansas Delta, with smaller clusters in industry, cuisine and education. The region sits between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, with flat farmland and lakes broken by high peaks. Many connections also tie it to Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. The Battle of Honey Springs opened the way for Blunt's forces to capture Fort Smith and the valley.