Interactive Map & Cartography

Color Symbology | The University of Arkansas and The Natural State

Zoom in and pan around the map to see the locations of the rock samples and proximity to other features, as well as the full range of colors used. Click on the map to gather more information about the regions and rocks. A full-page version of the interactive map is available at https://egcl-uark.users.earthengine.app/view/geolab.

COL	Rock Sample | Color: Cardinal Red This trademark color is a legacy of the history of the University of Arkansas. Did you know that our mascot was once the cardinal before we became known as the Razorbacks?
COL	Region Label | Color: Birdsfoot Violet A wildflower native to Arkansas that blooms from March to May and spans the eastern states of the U.S. The petals are purple and the leaves resemble the foot of a bird, hence the name.
COL	Built-Up | Color: White River Sand The White River Valley, which intersects the Mississippi Alluvial Plain in northeastern Arkansas, has historically been a prominent area for rice production in the state.
COL	Place of Interest | Color: Gray Squirrel You can find wildlife all around keeping the campus lively. Want to learn more about spaces of conflict and coexistence between humans and wildlife? Visit Geosciences!
COL	Text Halo | Color: Apple Blossom (white) Our state flower and a special sight when apple trees are in full bloom across the Ozarks in April.
COL	Landscape | Color: Quartz A prominent gemstone in Arkansas, particularly in the Ouachita Mountains, quartz was once used as projectile points by indigenous populations. Come see the quartz collection we have featured here in Gearhart Hall.
COL	Waterbody | Color: Pale Dawn Looking for a picturesque spot to view the sunrise (or sunset) over Fayetteville? The top of Mount Sequoyah is a popular vista for those chasing the sun.
COL	Waterbody Label | Color: Kings River The Kings River, a 90-mile river that flows from the Boston Mountains of Arkansas into Table Rock Lake in Missouri, is designated by the State of Arkansas as an ‘Extraordinary Resource Water’.
COL	Place of Interest Label | Color: Founders Walk Did you know that the University of Arkansas (then called Arkansas Industrial University) consisted of four teachers and eight students when classes first started in 1872? Read more fun historical facts, or visit Old Main to see some artifacts!
COL	Park | Color: Fall Maple Several cultivars of maple trees can be found in Northwest Arkansas, but perhaps the most well-known is the Sugar Maple for its vibrant and beautiful fall colors.
COL	Ecozone Boundary | Color: Spiderwort Don’t worry, spiderwort won’t bite. Appearing in shades of white, pink, or purple, spiderwort (Tradescantia ozarkana) is a wildflower native to Arkansas that grows in moist woodlands and blooms in spring.