2011 Map of Bates

About this map

Bates and Coaldale sit along the western edge of Arkansas, where the Poteau River and its numerous tributaries shape the rural landscape. This early 21st-century survey documents a collection of small communities including Gipson, Weeks, and Hiawatha, many of which are linked by historic tracks like Black Ford Rd and Strip Pit Rd. The map offers significant value for genealogists, as it clearly locates several family and community burial grounds such as Black Cemetery, Gipson Cemetery, and Weeks Cemetery. Industrial and transport history is noted through features like the Mill Race near the Slough Bridge and the Trestle Ford on Sugarloaf Creek. The presence of the Bates Post Office and various named terrain features like Henderson Mill Hollow and Cowskin Ridge provides a detailed view of the local geography at the turn of the decade.