1980s Maps of Ashley County, Arkansas

Explore 11 historic maps of Ashley County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Ashley County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Ashley County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Ashley County, AR maps

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  1. 1981 Map of New Union
    1981 Map of New Union
    1981 New Union
    1981 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of southern Arkansas are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of the Ouachita River and Saline River. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of New Union or locate specific river landmarks like Prairie Island Landing and Fishtrap Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1981 Map of Marais Saline
    1981 Map of Marais Saline
    1981 Marais Saline
    1981 Print · USGS
    Lower Arkansas river country is captured here in the early eighties as the Felsenthal wetlands meet industrial lake development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like J D Pippen Road or locate the Arkadelphia Cem and Godfrey Landing.

  3. 1981 Map of Huttig
    1981 Map of Huttig
    1981 Huttig
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River borderlands near the Arkansas-Louisiana line come into focus during this early 1980s survey. Researchers can trace the timber and rail roots of Huttig or find local landmarks like the Old Lapile Cem and the Huttig Lookout Tower.

  4. 1981 Map of Felsenthal Dam
    1981 Map of Felsenthal Dam
    1981 Felsenthal Dam
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River bottomlands are captured here in the early eighties as new infrastructure began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the transition from the Old Railroad Grade to modern works like the Felsenthal Lock and Dam and the Macedonia Cem.

  5. 1981 Map of Empire, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Empire, 1982 Print
    1981 Empire
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Louisiana borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of delta bayous and small rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Millers Chapel Cem or locate the community centers of Empire and Green Grove Ch.

  6. 1981 Map of Eudora NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Eudora NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Eudora NW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arkansas in the early eighties was a landscape of intricate delta drainage and rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the positions of Brown Chapel and Aulds Ch along the winding banks of Big Bayou and Crooked Bayou.

  7. 1981 Map of Jerome, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Jerome, 1982 Print
    1981 Jerome
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arkansas in the late seventies is captured here as a landscape of alluvial bayous and small rail-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Silver Mound Cem, Jerome, and the Bellaire Academy.

  8. 1981 Map of Montrose, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Montrose, 1982 Print
    1981 Montrose
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the delta country of southeast Arkansas centered on the railroad town of Montrose during a period of agricultural change. Researchers can trace local lineage through Union Cem and Shady Grove Cem or locate old operations like the Fish Farm near Cosgrove.

  9. 1985 Map of El Dorado, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of El Dorado, 1986 Print
    1985 El Dorado
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central Arkansas and the Louisiana borderlands appear here in the mid-1980s, defined by the energy industry and river bottomlands. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Old Parkers Chapel Cem, the Smackover Gas Field, and the El Dorado & Wesson RR.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Crossett
    1986 Map of Crossett
    1986 Crossett
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeast Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta meet in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of rail-linked towns and river bottomlands. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line through Hamburg and Parkdale or locate Millers Chapel and Winterville Mounds State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1989 Map of El Dorado, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of El Dorado, 1990 Print
    1989 El Dorado
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Louisiana borderlands in the late eighties show a landscape of heavy industry and wildlife conservation centered on the Ouachita River. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and transport via the Missouri Pacific RR, Poison Springs State Forest, and the vast Felsenthal Pool.

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