2017 Map of Banks

About this map

Moro Cr defines the boundary between Calhoun and Bradley counties as it winds through this corner of southern Arkansas. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of timberlands and creek bottoms, where numerous small tributaries like Hurricane Br, Caney Cr, and Marlow Br feed into the larger waterway. The settlement of Banks sits at a crossroads in the northeastern section, while small rural communities such as Lanark, Summerville, and Tinsman are connected by a grid of county roads and historic routes like S Rock Island Rd. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several scattered burial grounds, including McFarland Cem near Banks and Childs Cem to the south. The presence of Cagle Spring and Harrell Lake suggests a landscape shaped by natural water sources that have supported these small communities for generations.