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1950s Maps of Arkansas

Explore 212 historic maps of Arkansas from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Arkansas maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Mcalester
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains and the coal country of Southeast Oklahoma are shown here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of McAlester, Wilburton, and Antlers alongside the rugged terrain of Kiamichi Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Helena
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Lonoke, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lonoke, 1952 Print
    1950 Lonoke
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lonoke and Carlisle are centered in this mid-century survey of central Arkansas, highlighting a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family roots at Camp Nelson Confederate Cem or locate rural landmarks like Jacksons Store and Sylvania.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Redbank, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Redbank, 1954 Print
    1950 Redbank
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bowie County and the Arkansas border are defined by the winding Red River in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of oxbow lakes and timbered bottoms. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Elizabeth Academy Ch, the Rifle Range (Abandoned), and Hughes Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Ashdown East, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Ashdown East, 1956 Print
    1950 Ashdown East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Little River County at the midpoint of the century is defined by its winding river oxbows and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the path of the Kansas City Southern railroad through Ashdown or locate rural landmarks like Zealia Chapel and Fomby Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Ashdown West, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Ashdown West, 1956 Print
    1950 Ashdown West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Little River County at mid-century centers on the rail crossroads of Ashdown and the rural agricultural lands surrounding it. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks through sites like Richmond Cem, Elmore Ch, and the small community of Wilton.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Ogden, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Ogden, 1966 Print
    1950 Ogden
    1966 Print · USGS
    The riverlands of Southwest Arkansas are captured here in the mid-century, where the Red River meanders through a landscape of oxbow lakes and bayous. Researchers can trace the heritage of local communities through named schools and churches like Rosenwald Sch, Summer Hill Ch, and the settlement of Ogden.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Red Bluff, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Red Bluff, 1966 Print
    1950 Red Bluff
    1966 Print · USGS
    Hempstead and Little River counties are captured at mid-century as the river-and-rail economy shaped local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Saratoga Cemetery, Mt Olive Church, and the site of Ward Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Ben Lomond, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Ben Lomond, 1966 Print
    1950 Ben Lomond
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sevier and Little River counties appear here as a patchwork of river-bottom farms and small timber-country settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots at Rice Chapel, White Cliffs Sch, and the White Cliffs Station along the river.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Barkman, 1969 Print
    1950 Map of Barkman, 1969 Print
    1950 Barkman
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Arkansas borderlands are captured here at mid-century, where the Red River's shifting path created a rich landscape of oxbow lakes and bayous. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Rosenwald Sch, Barkman, and the Clear Lake Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Salem, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Salem, 1973 Print
    1950 Salem
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fulton County and the surrounding Ozark borderlands are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, centered on the community of Salem. Local researchers can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Wesley Chapel, Bexar, and the Liberty Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Falls Chapel, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Falls Chapel, 1973 Print
    1950 Falls Chapel
    1973 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of Sevier and Little River counties are captured here in the early postwar era, as the Cossatot River meanders toward its confluence. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hopson Cem and the Paraclifta Monument or the rail lines of the Kansas City Southern.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Winthrop, 1976 Print
    1950 Map of Winthrop, 1976 Print
    1950 Winthrop
    1976 Print · USGS
    Little River County and Sevier County are captured here at mid-century, showcasing the intersection of the rail economy and the river lowlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Kansas City Southern railroad as it connects Winthrop and Alleene, or locate family sites near Alleene Cem and Freeman Cem.
  40. 1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Fort Smith
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and its neighboring Oklahoma borderlands are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial connectivity. Researchers can trace the development of urban neighborhoods and rural outposts like Moffett, Dora, and Bluemouse School.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Greenwood
    1951 Map of Greenwood
    1951 Greenwood
    1951 Print · USGS
    Sebastian County's coal and rail landscape is captured here in the early fifties, centering on the junction at Greenwood. Researchers can locate several Strip mines, rural institutions like Palestine School and Church, and the division of Old Jenny Lind and New Jenny Lind.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Van Buren
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's river-front industry and rural settlements are captured in the late 1940s, just as the postwar era began to shape the Van Buren landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Fairview Cemetery, Wright Town, and the old Zinc smelter.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Barling
    1951 Map of Barling
    1951 Barling
    1951 Print · USGS
    The military expansion at Camp Chaffee and the riverside life of Sebastian County are captured here in the years following the war. Researchers can trace family sites near New Jenny Lind or locate the St Marys Ch and Sch and various local coal mines.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Ione
    1951 Map of Ione
    1951 Ione
    1951 Print · USGS
    Logan and Scott Counties appear at the start of the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Petit Jean Creek and the southern Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can locate old community hubs like Ione, Elm Park, and the French Prairie Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Mulberry
    1951 Map of Mulberry
    1951 Mulberry
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley near Mulberry comes alive in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of fertile bottomlands and river islands. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through Pleasant View School, Bethel Church, and the winding Court House Slough.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of Camden
    1951 Map of Camden
    1951 Camden
    1951 Print · USGS
    Camden and its industrial neighbors Cullendale and Fairview are captured here in the early 1950s as rail and river travel shaped south Arkansas. Researchers can trace local genealogy through Greenwood Cem or locate community hubs like Lincoln High Sch and the Bradley Ferry (Aband).
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of South Fort Smith
    1951 Map of South Fort Smith
    1951 South Fort Smith
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the early fifties show a landscape of river-bend farming and industrial growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schools like Pocola School, old burial grounds at Oak Cemetery, and community landmarks like the White Bluff Church.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1951 Map of Winthrop
    1951 Map of Winthrop
    1951 Winthrop
    1951 Print · USGS
    Little River and Sevier County are captured here in the early fifties, where the railroad and river define local life. Trace family history at Alleene Cem or follow the Kansas City Southern line through Winthrop and Red Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1951 Map of Lavaca
    1951 Map of Lavaca
    1951 Lavaca
    1951 Print · USGS
    Sebastian County is captured here in the early fifties as the Arkansas River landscape met the expanding footprint of the military. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Lavaca, Bloomer School, and Red Oak Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1951 Map of Burnville
    1951 Map of Burnville
    1951 Burnville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Sebastian and Logan counties appear in the early fifties as the military presence at Camp Chaffee met the rural life of Burnville. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Liberty Church, Milltown, and the Burnville School.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1951 Map of Barber
    1951 Map of Barber
    1951 Barber
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozark foothills meet military history in the early fifties, where the Camp Chaffee Military Reservation borders rural communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spencer Cemetery, Mebane Cemetery, and the small settlement of Barber.
    2 unique versions available
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