1870s Maps of Arkansas

Explore 5 historic maps of Arkansas from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Arkansas's landscape evolved across the 1870s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1870s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Arkansas's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.


Arkansas maps

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  1. 1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Poteau Mountain
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers Arkansas, including Waldron, Evening Shade, and other nearby areas

  2. 1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Cravens
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers Arkansas, including Ozark, Wiederkehr Village, and other nearby areas

  3. 1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Fort Smith
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers Arkansas, including Fort Smith, Van Buren, and other nearby areas

  4. 1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Mountain Home
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers Arkansas, including Havana, Blue Mountain, and other nearby areas

  5. 1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Washington
    1879 Print · USGS
    Covers Arkansas, including Lost Corner, Raspberry, and other nearby areas

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