2024 Map of Patten

About this map

Merrillville and Patten anchor this portion of Thomas County, where the agricultural landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Aucilla River and its numerous tributaries. The terrain is marked by distinct hydrology, including Murphys Pond and Lancaster Pond, as well as the flow of Piscola Creek in the east. The density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Gandy Cem, Martin Cem, and Lasseter Cem, offers significant evidence of long-standing settlement patterns and local lineage. In the southwest, the Thomasville Regional Airport represents a modern infrastructure footprint amidst the rural road network, which includes traditional routes like Airline Rd and Coffee Rd. The presence of several religious landmarks, including Antioch Baptist Church and Kennedy Chapel, further highlights the established community structure of this South Georgia region.