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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Baxter County, Arkansas

Explore 40 historic maps of Baxter County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Baxter County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Baxter County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Baxter County, AR maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Yellville
    1903 Map of Yellville
    1903 Yellville
    1903 Print · USGS
    North Central Arkansas in the late nineteenth century is a land of winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and river crossings like Denton Ferry, Yellville, and the remote outposts of Dodd City or St. Joe.
  4. 1905 Map of Yellville
    1905 Map of Yellville
    1905 Yellville
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Mountains and the winding White River define this area at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of river crossings and small settlements like Denton Ferry, Rush, and Elixir Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1929 Map of Yellville, 1954 Print
    1929 Map of Yellville, 1954 Print
    1929 Yellville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozark river valleys and early rail corridors of north-central Arkansas are shown here during the late 1920s. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Whites Ferry and Moony Ford or locate regional hubs such as Yellville and Cotter.
  10. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.
  13. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.
  16. 1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison.
  19. 1956 Map of Russellville
    1956 Map of Russellville
    1956 Russellville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the surrounding Boston Mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small timber towns and new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland settlements like Pelsor and Witts Springs or locate the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Harrison
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains appear in this mid-century survey as the great White River impoundments were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the St Louis-San Francisco Ry and locate early settlements like Berryville and Gainesville.
  25. 1964 Map of Russellville
    1964 Map of Russellville
    1964 Russellville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Arkansas is defined here by the river-valley towns and the surrounding mountain ranges before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Missouri Pacific Railroad and locate landmarks like Arkansas Polytechnic College or Petit Jean State Park.
  28. 1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Harrison
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the rugged highlands before extensive modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks like Gaither Mountain and follow the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Monett and Purdy.
  31. 1964 Map of Calico Rock, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Calico Rock, 1965 Print
    1964 Calico Rock
    1965 Print · USGS
    The White River region at the height of the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of isolated river settlements and high Ozark ridges. Researchers can trace the river's impact through the Ghesmond Ferry and find family sites like the Old Optimus Cem or Bethel Springs Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1964 Map of Norfork Dam South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Norfork Dam South, 1965 Print
    1964 Norfork Dam South
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Baxter and Izard counties come alive in the mid-1960s as the White River winds through deep forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line past Old Joe to the riverside town of Calico Rock.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Clarkridge, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Clarkridge, 1967 Print
    1965 Clarkridge
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Arkansas borderlands meet the winding shoreline of Norfork Lake in this mid-1960s survey. Researchers can trace family sites at Quality Ridge Cem, Maynard Cem, and the community of Clarkridge.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1965 Map of Norfork Dam North, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Norfork Dam North, 1967 Print
    1965 Norfork Dam North
    1967 Print · USGS
    Norfork Lake and the Ozark hills are shown here in the mid-sixties, just as recreational development began to transform this Baxter County landscape. Researchers can locate remote airfields like the Kirkview Landing Strip, rural churches such as Wates Ch, and the complex shoreline around Henderson.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1965 Map of Gamaliel, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Gamaliel, 1967 Print
    1965 Gamaliel
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Ozarks meet the waters of the White River basin in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the shoreline to Gamaliel Landing, locate family sites at Fluty Cem, and find the rural community of Henderson at the edge of Norfork Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1966 Map of Big Flat, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Big Flat, 1967 Print
    1966 Big Flat
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Buffalo River highlands in the mid-sixties show a landscape of deep hollows and isolated mountain knobs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Big Flat, locate the local Cem, and explore the terrain near Suggs Mountain and Almus Knob.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of Buffalo City, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Buffalo City, 1967 Print
    1966 Buffalo City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas river life and rail transport meet during the mid-sixties at the confluence of the Buffalo River and White River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line to Buffalo City and locate local landmarks like Nelson Cem and Old Buffalo.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1966 Map of Norfork SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Norfork SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Norfork SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, this area of the Arkansas Ozarks remained a patchwork of national forest and family landmarks near the Baxter and Stone County line. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Advance Road to find the Acklin Cem and the Lookout Tower on Push Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of Midway, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Midway, 1967 Print
    1966 Midway
    1967 Print · USGS
    Baxter County at the height of the reservoir era shows the dramatic impact of the White River dams on the Ozark landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Three Brothers Cemetery, Liberty Church, and the high-water lines of Bull Shoals Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1966 Map of Mountain Home West, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mountain Home West, 1967 Print
    1966 Mountain Home West
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau around Mountain Home and Gassville is captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites like Pilgrims Rest Cem, Monkey Run, and the Hopewell Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1966 Map of Mountain Home East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mountain Home East, 1967 Print
    1966 Mountain Home East
    1967 Print · USGS
    The growing community of Mountain Home meets the rugged Ozark shoreline of Norfork Lake in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through numerous sites like Heart Cem, Oakland Ch, and the landing at Buzzard Roost Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1966 Map of Norfork, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Norfork, 1967 Print
    1966 Norfork
    1967 Print · USGS
    Baxter County in the mid-sixties is defined by the winding course of the White River and the small communities along the Missouri Pacific railroad. Genealogists and hikers can trace old river crossings like Shipps Ferry or locate the Community Ch Burnt School House Cem and Lone Rock Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1972 Map of Bull Shoals, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Bull Shoals, 1973 Print
    1972 Bull Shoals
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark borderlands in the early 1970s reveal a landscape shaped by the White River and the growth of lakeside communities. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Newton Flat Cemetery, Oakland School, and the Bull Shoals Caverns.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1972 Map of Cotter, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Cotter, 1973 Print
    1972 Cotter
    1973 Print · USGS
    The White River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by both the massive Bull Shoals Dam and the Missouri Pacific rail line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Burch Cem, Antioch Ch, and the old McBee Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1972 Map of Onia, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Onia, 1973 Print
    1972 Onia
    1973 Print · USGS
    Stone County in the early seventies remains a landscape of isolated valleys and tight-knit rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Stevens Cem and Farris Cem, alongside local congregations like Friendship Ch and Bethany Ch.
    2 unique versions available
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