1890s Maps of Arkansas

Explore 30 historic maps of Arkansas from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — 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 1890s, 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 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Arkansas's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Arkansas maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1890 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1890 Magazine Mountain
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail transport begins to eclipse river travel. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Paris, Booneville, and the remote Burnett Springs.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1890 Map of Batesville
    1890 Map of Batesville
    1890 Batesville
    1890 Print · USGS
    Independence and Sharp counties relied on a intricate network of river ferries and rural outposts in the 1890s. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Old Clem Place, historic church sites like Bethesda Ch, and river crossings at Walls Fy.

  3. 1890 Map of Mount Ida
    1890 Map of Mount Ida
    1890 Mount Ida
    1890 Print · USGS
    Montgomery and Scott counties are shown in the late nineteenth century, dominated by the ridges of the Ouachita Mountains and the winding Washita or Ouachita River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Mt. Ida, Oden, and the mining camp at Silver City.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Fort Smith
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Indian Territory border was a landscape of rapid transition in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early post offices like Jenny Lind P.O. and Oak Bower (Lavaca P.O.) or follow the path of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Benton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Saline and Pulaski counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to reshape the river-valley economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like Brazils and Avilla or locate landmarks like Goosepond Mt and Aplin.

  6. 1890 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1890 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1890 Poteau Mountain
    1890 Print · USGS
    Western Arkansas and the Indian Territory border are mapped in the late 1880s as the frontier gives way to established settlements. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and post offices like Waldron, Dallas, and Cherry Hill, or locate the historic Toll Gate and Talihina Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Hot Springs
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Fourche La Fave river valleys are mapped here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of isolated mountain settlements. Researchers can trace early family sites near Buckville, Cedar Glades, and the nascent streets of Hot Springs.

  8. 1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Dardanelle
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley was a primary corridor of settlement in the 1890s, anchored by the river towns of Dardanelle and Russellville. Genealogists can locate early homesteads near Mt. Nebo, Lutherville, or the old post office at Chickalah.
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1890 Map of Mountain Home, 1954 Print
    1890 Map of Mountain Home, 1954 Print
    1890 Mountain Home
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the late nineteenth century remains a rugged landscape of winding river valleys and isolated hilltop settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Mountain Home, Buffalo City, and Calico Rock before modern dams reshaped the White River.

  10. 1891 Map of Little Rock
    1891 Map of Little Rock
    1891 Little Rock
    1891 Print · USGS
    Little Rock and the central Arkansas river valley are shown in detail during the 1890s, when rail travel and river trade dominated the local economy. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and communities near Argenta, the Indian Mounds at Toltec, and Sweet Home.

  11. 1891 Map of Mountain Home
    1891 Map of Mountain Home
    1891 Mountain Home
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Ozark wilderness around Mountain Home is shown here in the late nineteenth century, dominated by a wild river system. Researchers can trace the network of old river crossings like Traceys F'y and Nelsons F'y alongside early towns such as Buffalo City.

  12. 1891 Map of Batesville
    1891 Map of Batesville
    1891 Batesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas in the late nineteenth century centers on the White River corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Old Clem Place and early river crossings such as Grigsby Fy or the rail lines through Sulphur Rock.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1892 Map of Marshall
    1892 Map of Marshall
    1892 Marshall
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Searcy and Van Buren Counties appear here in the early 1890s, characterized by isolated mountain settlements and complex river headwaters. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and family-named landmarks such as Wileys Cove, Hendersons Knob, and Witts Springs.

  14. 1892 Map of Mountain View
    1892 Map of Mountain View
    1892 Mountain View
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozarks are mapped here in the late nineteenth century, a time when river ferries and fords were the primary connections between isolated mountain towns. Trace the early streets of Mountain View and Clinton, or locate old crossings at Upper Fy. and Wilsons Fd.

  15. 1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Morrillton
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of vital ferry crossings and early rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Morrillton and Perryville or locate river landmarks like Galla Rock Fy. and Stouts Ldg.

  16. 1893 Map of Little Rock
    1893 Map of Little Rock
    1893 Little Rock
    1893 Print · USGS
    Little Rock and the Arkansas River valley are shown here in the early 1890s, just as the regional rail network was maturing. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Argenta, Shilcott, and Collegeville, or locate archaeological sites such as the Indian Mounds.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1893 Map of Yellville
    1893 Map of Yellville
    1893 Yellville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas in the late nineteenth century was a world defined by its rivers and local crossings. You can trace the ancestral ferry routes along the White River and locate settlements with unique local nicknames like Peel (Needmore) and St Joe (Monkey Run).
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1894 Map of Mountain View
    1894 Map of Mountain View
    1894 Mountain View
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozark foothills and river valleys are shown in the 1890s as a network of isolated homesteads and river landings. Genealogists can trace early families near Mountain View, Clinton, and river crossings like Upper Fy. or Goffs Cove.
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Morrillton
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the Ouachita foothills meet in the 1890s, where river traffic and the rail line define the local economy. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Morrillton, Burnetts Ford, and the rugged heights of Cedar Falls Mt.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Hot Springs
    1894 Print · USGS
    The thermal waters of Hot Springs and the surrounding Ouachita wilderness appear here in the decade before the region’s twentieth-century expansion. Genealogists can trace early homesteading locations and vanished rural hubs like Buckville, Cedar Glades, and Wards Crossing.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1894 Map of Mountain Home
    1894 Map of Mountain Home
    1894 Mountain Home
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas in the 1890s was a rugged territory defined by the winding White and Buffalo rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace early river crossings and settlements like Traceys Fy & Fd, Ships Fy, Buffalo City, and Henderson.
    6 unique versions available

  22. 1894 Map of Marshall
    1894 Map of Marshall
    1894 Marshall
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the 1890s reveals a sparse network of mountain settlements and family landmarks. Genealogists can locate early community centers like Snow Ball and Witts Springs or trace ancestral lands near Point Peter and Hendersons Knob.

  23. 1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Benton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of steep ridges and critical river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern R. R. near Benton or locate family roots in Avilla and Brazils.
    5 unique versions available

  24. 1898 Map of Winslow #4
    1898 Map of Winslow #4
    1898 Winslow #4
    1898 Print · USGS
    Crawford County, Arkansas, appears here during the late nineteenth century as a network of ridge-top settlements and winding creek beds. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Lancaster, Graphic, and Pleasant Hill along the banks of Mulberry Creek.

  25. 1898 Map of Winslow #3
    1898 Map of Winslow #3
    1898 Winslow #3
    1898 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's rugged upland terrain is captured in the late 1890s just as the railroad began to transform the local economy. Researchers can trace early rural settlements like Uniontown and Cedarville or follow the St. L. & S. F. R. R. along Frog Bayou.

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