Baxter County Map, Arkansas
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Baxter County, Arkansas
Up in north-central Arkansas, Baxter County is the playground of the Ozarks. Mountain Home, despite its sleepy name, is a bustling hub for retirees and outdoorsy types.
Two massive lakes are Norfork and Bull Shoals. The White River is famous for its trout. This river snakes through the county. Locals joke that there are more boats than cars here in the summer.
Nature lovers can explore the Ozark National Forest or hit up the Buffalo National River just a stone’s throw away. Mountain Home has a surprisingly good food scene for a small town, with plenty of spots to grab a bite after a day on the water.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Baxter County |
| County Seat | Mountain Home |
| Population | Approximately 43,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mountain Home, Cotter, Gassville, Norfork, Lakeview, Briarcliff, Salesville |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 62, U.S. Route 412, State Route 5, State Route 201, State Route 126 |
| FIPS Code | 05-005 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 587 square miles (Land: 554 sq mi, Water: 33 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Ozark County, Missouri (North), Fulton County (East), Izard County (Southeast), Stone County (South), Searcy County (Southwest), Marion County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 36.2909° N, 92.3814° W |
| Etymology | Named after Elisha Baxter, the 10th Governor of Arkansas |
| Major Landmarks | Norfork Lake, Bull Shoals Lake, White River, Buffalo National River, Baxter County Courthouse, Big Spring Park, Bull Shoals-White River State Park |
| Website | Baxter County Website |
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