2017 Map of Patmos

About this map

Patmos serves as the focal point for this rural Hempstead County landscape, where the geography is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and a well-dispersed collection of community burial grounds. The winding course of Little Bodcau Cr and White Oak Cr carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of early settlements like Coler and Shover Springs. For those tracing local family roots, the map identifies several small cemeteries, including Giles Cem, Huckabee Cem, and Macedonia Cem, which often point to the locations of vanished homesteads or early church congregations. The infrastructure is characterized by an intricate system of county roads and an Old Logging Rd, suggesting a long-standing reliance on timber and agriculture. This 2017 survey provides a detailed look at the rural intersections and watercourses that have shaped this portion of Arkansas for generations.