Old Maps of Big Flat, Arkansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Big Flat with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Big Flat has changed over the decades.


Big Flat, AR maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Mountain Home, 1954 Print
    1890 Map of Mountain Home, 1954 Print
    1890 Mountain Home
    1954 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1891 Map of Mountain Home
    1891 Map of Mountain Home
    1891 Mountain Home
    1891 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  3. 1892 Map of Mountain View
    1892 Map of Mountain View
    1892 Mountain View
    1892 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 1894 Map of Mountain View
    1894 Map of Mountain View
    1894 Mountain View
    1894 Print · USGS
    The 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

  5. 1894 Map of Mountain Home
    1894 Map of Mountain Home
    1894 Mountain Home
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 1972 Map of Landis, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Landis, 1973 Print
    1972 Landis
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas are captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a network of remote hollows and mountain ridges. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites and country churches including Landis Cem, Scribner Cem, and Bluff Springs Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1977 Map of Russellville
    1977 Map of Russellville
    1977 Russellville
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River Valley and surrounding Ozark Mountains are documented here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure development. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks such as Mount Carmel Cem, St Josephs Church, and several remote Coal Mine sites along the Missouri Pacific RR line.

  16. 1983 Map of Mountain View
    1983 Map of Mountain View
    1983 Mountain View
    1983 Print · USGS
    North-central Arkansas comes into sharp focus during the early eighties, showing the transition from traditional Ozark mountain settlements to a landscape shaped by major reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through mountain hamlets like Snowball, Witts Springs, and Timbo, or locate landmarks such as Zion Hill Church and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  17. 1984 Map of Russellville
    1984 Map of Russellville
    1984 Russellville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley was undergoing significant change in the 1950s as transportation and water management reshaped the region from Russellville to Conway. Researchers can trace the era's rail networks like the Missouri Pacific RR and explore landmarks like Magazine Mountain and Petit Jean State Park.

  18. 1985 Map of Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Map of Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Bull Shoals Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The mid-1980s Ozark Plateau is captured here during a era of significant growth around the sprawling shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Buffalo City and the Missouri Pacific RR line.

  19. 1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Harrison
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands and the White River valley are seen here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by its massive reservoirs and protected wilderness. You can trace the rugged corridors of the Missouri & North Arkansas RR or locate historic settlements like Eureka Springs and Jasper.

  20. 1992 Map of Russellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Russellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Russellville
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the early nineties shows a landscape defined by the Arkansas River valley and the surrounding national forests. Trace the development of river towns like Russellville and Dardanelle alongside landmarks such as Lake Dardanelle and Magazine Mtn.

  21. 2011 Map of Landis, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Landis, 2011 Print
    2011 Landis
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Flat, including Fairview, Thola, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Big Flat, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Flat, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Flat
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Flat, including Baxter County, Marion County, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Landis, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Landis, 2014 Print
    2014 Landis
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Flat, including Fairview, Thola, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Big Flat, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Flat, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Flat
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Flat, including Baxter County, Marion County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Landis, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Landis, 2017 Print
    2017 Landis
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Flat, including Fairview, Thola, and other nearby areas

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