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.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Arkansas's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.
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(30)- 1890 Map of Magazine Mountain1890 Magazine Mountain1890 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1890 Map of Batesville1890 Batesville1890 Print · USGSIndependence 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.
- 1890 Map of Mount Ida1890 Mount Ida1890 Print · USGSMontgomery 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
- 1890 Map of Fort Smith1890 Fort Smith1890 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1890 Map of Benton1890 Benton1890 Print · USGSSaline 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.
- 1890 Map of Poteau Mountain1890 Poteau Mountain1890 Print · USGSWestern 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
- 1890 Map of Hot Springs1890 Hot Springs1890 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1890 Map of Dardanelle1890 Dardanelle1890 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1890 Map of Mountain Home, 1954 Print1890 Mountain Home1954 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1891 Map of Little Rock1891 Little Rock1891 Print · USGSLittle 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.
- 1891 Map of Mountain Home1891 Mountain Home1891 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1891 Map of Batesville1891 Batesville1891 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1892 Map of Marshall1892 Marshall1892 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1892 Map of Mountain View1892 Mountain View1892 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1892 Map of Morrillton1892 Morrillton1892 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1893 Map of Little Rock1893 Little Rock1893 Print · USGSLittle 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
- 1893 Map of Yellville1893 Yellville1893 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1894 Map of Mountain View1894 Mountain View1894 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1894 Map of Morrillton1894 Morrillton1894 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1894 Map of Hot Springs1894 Hot Springs1894 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1894 Map of Mountain Home1894 Mountain Home1894 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1894 Map of Marshall1894 Marshall1894 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1894 Map of Benton1894 Benton1894 Print · USGSCentral 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
- 1898 Map of Winslow #41898 Winslow #41898 Print · USGSCrawford 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.
- 1898 Map of Winslow #31898 Winslow #31898 Print · USGSCrawford 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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