Natural Resources Map Locator: Rivers: Find and highlight in blue the paths Buffalo River first national river in the United States – Mississippi River located along the eastern border of the state – Arkansas River largest river in the state – Saline River River Mulberry River Ouachita River - first manmade dam in Arkansas built across it in 1924 Lakes: Circle with a blue highlighter Beaver Lake (1966) formed by White River – Greers Ferry Lake dedicated to President John F. Kennedy – largest manmade lake within – Lake Catherine formed by Remmel Dam and first major hydroelectric facility – Lake Chicot largest natural oxbow lake in 08, oxbow lake in the extreme southeast – Other Important Natural Resources: Using red marker, draw a shovel. ( Diamond Mine) Smackover (Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources and city of Arkansas’ largest oil discovery) Coal Hill (Coal) Conway (Natural Gas) Bauxite aluminum production) – – Natural Resources Summary: The state of Arkansas has an abundance of many natural resources. In fact several natural resources are proudly displayed on the Arkansas quarter: diamonds, forests, rice, ducks and water. Did you know that the natural resources of Arkansas have helped shape its history? Water, timber, minerals, oil, natural gas, and coal are among the abundant natural resources of Arkansas, so worth a closer look. Water Water takes many forms within the state of Arkansas. There are rivers, lakes, reservoirs, creeks and springs. These provide water supplies for agriculture, industry, cities and recreation. Water
Natural Resources Map Locator: Rivers: Find and highlight in blue the paths Buffalo River – first national river in the United States Mississippi River – located along the eastern border of the state Arkansas River – largest river in the state Saline River River Mulberry River Ouachita River - first manmade dam in Arkansas built across it in 1924 Lakes: Circle with a blue highlighter Beaver Lake (1966) – formed by White River Greers Ferry Lake – dedicated to President John F. Kennedy – largest manmade lake within Lake Catherine – formed by Remmel Dam and first major hydroelectric facility Lake Chicot – largest natural oxbow lake in 08, oxbow lake in the extreme southeast Other Important Natural Resources: Using red marker, draw a shovel. ( Diamond Mine) Smackover (Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources and city of Arkansas’ largest oil discovery) Coal Hill (Coal) Conway (Natural Gas) Bauxite – – aluminum production) Natural Resources Summary: The state of Arkansas has an abundance of many natural resources. In fact several natural resources are proudly displayed on the Arkansas quarter: diamonds, forests, rice, ducks and water. Did you know that the natural resources of Arkansas have helped shape its history? Water, timber, minerals, oil, natural gas, and coal are among the abundant natural resources of Arkansas, so worth a closer look. Water Water takes many forms within the state of Arkansas. There are rivers, lakes, reservoirs, creeks and springs. These provide water supplies for agriculture, industry, cities and recreation. Water
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