2017 Map of Patten

About this map

The Aucilla River and its numerous tributaries, including Big Cr and Piscola Cr, define the drainage of this rural landscape in Thomas County. Small settlements such as Patten, Merrillville, and Five Forks serve as geographic hubs for a network of family-named roads and country cemeteries. The distribution of burial grounds like Lasseter Cem, Gandy Cem, and Kennedy Chapel Cem provides a detailed genealogical map of the region's historic landholdings. In the southwest corner, the Thomasville Regional Airport signifies the transition from traditional agrarian land use to modern transportation infrastructure, while water bodies like Murphys Pond and Lancaster Pond dot the low-lying areas. The map preserves a clear picture of South Georgia's rural social geography, where small community centers and churches remain central to the local identity.