2018 Map of Counts

About this map

Counts and Weathers serve as the primary focal points of this rural landscape, situated at the intersection of several local routes such as Burris Valley Rd and E 162 Rd. The settlement pattern is deeply connected to the winding valleys and ridges, with family and community life marked by numerous burial grounds including Nace Cem, Baker Cem, and Smith Cem. To the east, the topography rises sharply toward the heights of Jackfork Mtn, which overlooks the drainage of North Jackfork Creek. The presence of the Sardis Church and the specific Sardis Church Grave landmark highlights the intimate, localized history of the area. This terrain, defined by the deep incisions of Hogeye Hollow and Yellowjacket Hollow, illustrates a landscape where early 21st-century access roads still follow the natural contours of the Ouachita Mountains foothills.