Patmos Arkansas Map

About Patmos, Arkansas

Patmos is a locality in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 38. The population density is 50.5 people per km². Patmos is located at 33.5118°N, 93.5663°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71801.

Patmos rests in a gentle cradle of rolling terrain, where the deep green of pine and oak forests spills down toward the clear, slow-moving waters of the Red River. It lies 27.6 miles east of Texarkana, AR (from Texarkana, AR: bearing 80°T), and is situated 10.8 miles south of Hope. The air here, particularly in the hushed hours of late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a balm to the senses. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground, and the persistent hum of unseen insects provides a constant, quiet soundtrack to the landscape. It is a place where the land itself feels alive, breathing with a patient, ancient rhythm. Originally settled by hardy pioneers drawn to the fertile bottomlands and abundant timber, Patmos's history is tied to the ebb and flow of the Red River and the agricultural bounty it sustained. For generations, cotton and timber have been the lifeblood of this corner of Hempstead County, with the river serving as both a vital artery for transport and a source of sustenance. While the grand plantations of the past have largely receded into memory, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land endures. Small farms still dot the landscape, their fields of soybeans and corn stretching toward the horizon, and the quiet industry of logging continues to shape the surrounding woodlands. The distinctive character of Patmos is found in this enduring link to the natural world, a quiet strength that whispers from the rustling leaves and the steady flow of the river.

About This Patmos Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Patmos, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Patmos and Hempstead County.

Detailed location data for Patmos includes the ZIP code (71801), telephone area code (337), county seat of Hempstead County (Hope), and school district assignment (Hope School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Patmos is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.