1960s Maps of Baxter County, Arkansas

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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