2020 Map of Olmstead

About this map

Sherwood and the northern outskirts of North Little Rock anchor this survey of central Arkansas, where the suburban landscape meets the rising elevations of the interior. The expansive grounds of the Little Rock Air Force Base dominate the eastern portion of the sheet, while smaller rural communities like Olmstead, Macon, and Warsaw dot the northern landscape. Local history is traced through several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Harmony Cem and Gibson Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and knobs, such as Backbone Ridge, Wilson Knob, and Frenchman Mountain. Water remains a central feature of the topography, with Bayou Meto winding through the center, feeding numerous small reservoirs and named lakes like Laman Lake, Jackson Lake, and Gribble Lake.