2017 Map of Olmstead

About this map

Sherwood and Jacksonville anchor the southern portion of this landscape, where suburban growth meets the expansive Little Rock Air Force Base. The terrain is defined by a series of ridges and hills, including Frenchman Mountain, Backbone Ridge, and Wilson Knob, which rise above the winding path of Bayou Meto. To the north, smaller rural communities like Olmstead, Warsaw, and Macon maintain a more dispersed settlement pattern. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several significant landmarks including Harmony Cem, Gibson Cem, and Mount Valley Cem. The hydrologic network is dense, featuring numerous small bodies of water such as Hatcher Lake Number One, Thomas Lake, and Faulkner Lake, many of which are situated along the lowlands of Cypress Br and Jacks Bayou. This survey reflects the varied land use of the county, balancing military installation, residential expansion, and the natural drainage systems of central Arkansas.