The Boston Mountains is a Level III ecoregion designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. states of Arkansas and Oklahoma . Part of the Ozarks , the Boston Mountains are a deeply dissected plateau . The ecoregion is steeper than the adjacent Springfield Plateau to the north, and bordered on the south by the Arkansas Valley . The Oklahoma portion of the range is locally referred to as the Cookson Hills . There are several theories of how the mountains were named, though apparently none are related to the Massachusetts city.
29-709: Dinsmore may refer to: Places Dinsmore, Arkansas Dinsmore, California Dinsmore, Saskatchewan Dinsmore Township, Ohio Dinsmore, Texas People Dinsmore (surname) Dinsmore Alter , (1888-1968), American astronomer and meteorologist Structures Dinsmore Airport (disambiguation) Dinsmore Bridge , in Richmond, British Columbia Dinsmore Homestead , in Kentucky Other uses Dinsmore & Shohl , American law firm Elsie Dinsmore , children's book series Topics referred to by
58-459: A total area of 823 square miles (2,130 km ), of which 821 square miles (2,130 km ) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km ) (0.3%) is water. Newton County lies almost entirely within the rugged Boston Mountain range of the Ozark Mountains where elevations exceed 2,500 feet (760 m). The Buffalo National River , a popular destination for canoeing and recreation, runs through
87-426: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Dinsmore, Arkansas Newton County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 7,225. The county seat is Jasper . Newton County is Arkansas's 46th county, formed on December 14, 1842, and named for Thomas W. Newton , an Arkansas Congressman . Newton County
116-526: Is distinct from the Arkansas Valley . Upland soils are mostly Ultisols that developed under oak-hickory and oak-hickory-pine forests . Today, forests are still widespread; northern red oak , southern red oak , white oak , and hickories usually dominate the uplands, but shortleaf pine grows on drier, south- and west-facing slopes underlain by sandstone. Pastureland or hayland occur on nearly level ridgetops, benches, and valley floors. Population density
145-490: Is low; recreation, logging, and livestock farming are the primary land uses. Water quality in streams is generally exceptional; biochemical, nutrient, and mineral water quality parameter concentrations all tend to be very low. Fish communities are mostly composed of sensitive species; a diverse, often darter-dominated community occurs along with nearly equal proportions of minnows and sunfishes. During low flows, streams usually run clear but, during high flow conditions, turbidity in
174-583: Is mountainous, forested, and underlain by Pennsylvanian sandstone , shale , and siltstone . It is one of the Ozark Plateaus; some folding and faulting has occurred but, in general, strata are much less deformed than in the Ouachita Mountains . Maximum elevations are higher, soils have a warmer temperature regime, and carbonate rocks are much less extensive than in the Ozark Highlands . Physiography
203-842: Is part of the Harrison , AR Micropolitan Statistical Area . It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county . Newton County residents were divided during the Civil War, serving in both the Confederate and Union armies. John Cecil, who had served as Newton County's sheriff, served as a Confederate Captain. Jasper blacksmith James R. Vanderpool (ca. 1832–1880) served as Captain of Union Company C, 1st Regiment Arkansas Infantry Volunteers , while farmer and teacher John McCoy (1820–1903) served as Captain of Union Company F, 1st Regiment Arkansas Infantry Volunteers . Many Newton County citizens served under each of these men, as well as in other units. As an example of how
232-636: Is the Osage people ’s name for themselves in the Dhegiha Siouan language . Turner Ward Knob (TWK) is the second highest named peak, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east of Wahzhazhe Summit. Located in western Newton County, Arkansas , its elevation is 2,463 feet (751 m). Nearby, four other unnamed peaks have elevations at or slightly above 2,560 feet (780 m). The other three highest peaks are located 4–5 miles (6.4–8.0 km) south-southwest of Turner Ward Knob along Arkansas Highway 16 . The Boston Mountains are
261-587: Is the county judge , who serves as the chief operating officer of the county. The county judge is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions. Along with adjacent Searcy County, Newton is unique among Arkansas counties in being traditionally Republican in political leanings even during the overwhelmingly Democratic " Solid South " era. This Republicanism resulted from their historical paucity of slaves , in turn created by infertile soils unsuitable for intensive cotton farming, and produced support for
290-615: The Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code . The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of the peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen, and district boundaries are drawn by the county election commission. The Newton County Quorum Court has nine members. Presiding over quorum court meetings
319-701: The Mulberry River , Lee Creek , Frog Bayou, Big Piney Creek, Illinois Bayou, and the Little Red River . To the south, the Arkansas River valley separates the Boston Mountains from the Ouachita Mountains . In Arkansas, the Boston Mountains are found in the following counties: Boone , Carroll , Cleburne , Conway , Crawford , Franklin , Independence , Johnson , Madison , Newton , Pope , Searcy , Stone , Van Buren , and Washington . In Oklahoma,
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#1732859224767348-483: The United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Newton County are listed below; listed in parentheses are
377-673: The Yosemite Decimal System , teams of two attempt to climb as many routes as possible in 24 hours. The sandstone walls of the canyon has over 411 established routes. The event was first held in 2006, and was rated by Climbing magazine as one of the most difficult endurance events in the nation. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However,
406-577: The Boston Mountains tends to be greater than in the Ouachitas. Summer flow in many small streams is limited or non-existent but isolated, enduring pools may occur. The Boston Mountains are a physiographic section of the larger Ozark Plateaus province, which in turn is part of the larger Interior Highlands physiographic division. The area is underlain by Pennsylvanian sandstone, shale, and siltstone, where some folding and faulting has occurred. The sandstone beds become thinner with higher shale content in
435-606: The Dialect of Newton County, Arkansas." Results are discussed in two of her published articles/chapters: "The Morphology of Newton County, Arkansas: An Exercise in Studying Ozark Dialect," Mid–South Folklore 3 (1975), 115–125, and "Southern Mountain English" Chapter 5 of The Workings of Language, ed. R. S. Wheeler, Westport, CT, and London: Praeger, 1999, 67–79. The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by
464-533: The U.S. House. That year, it elected Republican Rick Crawford , who currently holds the seat as to date. In the Arkansas House of Representatives Newton County is represented by Steven Walker. The state senator, Missy Thomas Irvin , is also a Republican. 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell (24HHH) is an annual rock-climbing competition held at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Newton County. Using difficulty ratings based on
493-597: The Union during the Civil War. These were the only two counties in Arkansas to be won by Alf Landon in 1936, Wendell Willkie in 1940, Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and even Calvin Coolidge in 1924. Since the Civil War the only Democrats to gain an absolute majority of Newton County's vote have been Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and Jimmy Carter in 1976. In 2008 , the Socialism and Liberation candidate, Gloria La Riva , had
522-428: The age of 18 living with them, 60.00% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.90% under
551-469: The age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 27.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.60 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 24,756, and the median income for a family was $ 30,134. Males had a median income of $ 22,406 versus $ 17,654 for females. The per capita income for
580-440: The cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. Source: "Census 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files" . U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division. 35°56′08″N 93°13′19″W / 35.93556°N 93.22194°W / 35.93556; -93.22194 Boston Mountains The Boston Mountains ecoregion has been subdivided into two Level IV ecoregions . The ecoregion
609-419: The county from west to east. Highway 7 , which traverses the county from north to south, has been rated as one of the most scenic drives in the country. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 7,225 people, 2,936 households, and 1,800 families residing in the county. As of the 2000 census , there were 8,608 people, 3,500 households, and 2,495 families residing in the county. The population density
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#1732859224767638-582: The county was $ 13,788. About 15.70% of families and 20.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.80% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over. Native residents of Newton County were interviewed in 1970 for research being done by a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. A Ph.D. degree was awarded to Bethany K. Dumas in May 1971 after she completed "A Study of
667-527: The notable achievement of winning the precinct of Murray, ahead of major party candidates Barack Obama and John McCain . The Republican nominee has received over sixty percent in all Presidential elections from 2000 to 2020 inclusive. In 2016, Newton County voted over 76 percent for Donald Trump , while Hillary Clinton received just 18 percent. The county is in Arkansas's 1st congressional district , which from Reconstruction until 2010 sent only Democrats to
696-452: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Dinsmore . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dinsmore&oldid=1190770235 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
725-629: The source of rivers and streams that flow out from the mountains in all directions. Within a 3 miles (4,800 m) radius of a point just west of the summits discussed above are located the sources of the White River , the Buffalo River , the Kings River , War Eagle Creek , and Little Mulberry Creek . Other rivers and streams having their headwaters in the Boston Mountains include the Illinois River ,
754-588: The southwestern part of the Ozark plateau where they are the highest portion of the Ozarks. Summits can reach elevations of just over 2,560 feet (780 m) with valleys 500 feet (150 m) to 1,550 feet (470 m) deep. Wahzhazhe Summit (formerly known as Buffalo Lookout), is the highest point in the Ozarks at 2,561 feet (781 m), and is located in the Boston Mountains, 3.4 miles (5.5 km) east of Pettigrew, Newton County, Arkansas , at N35.8637°, W093.4931°. Wahzhazhe
783-504: The war divided families, Confederate Captain Cecil's brother, Sam, served as a sergeant in Union Company D, 2nd Regiment Arkansas Cavalry Volunteers . Violence took a severe toll on the civilian population, and at one point, Captains McCoy and Vanderpool escorted 20 wagons of Unionist families from Newton County to Missouri to seek refuge. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
812-509: The west as the mountains decline in elevation. The range covers an area of 5,770 square miles (14,900 km ). The rocks of the region are essentially little disturbed, flat-lying sedimentary layers of the Paleozoic age. The highest ridges and peaks are capped by Pennsylvanian sandstone and shale . The deeply eroded valleys are cut into Mississippian limestones and below that layer Ordovician dolomites . The Boston Mountains form
841-522: Was 4/km (10/sq mi), one of the most sparse among county populations in Arkansas. There were 4,316 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (1.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 99.29% White , 0.00% Black or African American , 0.56% Native American , 0.06% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.09% from other races , and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,500 households, out of which 32.20% had children under
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