2014 Map of Sheppard

About this map

Sheppard and the surrounding rural landscape of Hempstead County are defined by a network of creeks and small settlements west of Hope. This 2014 survey documents the convergence of several waterways including Sandy Bois d'Arc Cr and Peavine Cr, which drain the low-lying terrain south of the Hope Municipal Airport. Local transit is anchored by a grid of numbered county roads that connect outlying communities like Guernsey, Powers, and Crossroads. Genealogists will find a significant distribution of family and community burial sites, from Westmorland Cem in the west to Saint Mark Cem near the eastern boundary. The presence of Wafers Crossing and Bright Star Cem further illustrates the deeply rooted local history of this Arkansas region, providing a modern look at the persistent boundaries and landmarks of the southwestern Arkansas plains.