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Old Maps of Decatur, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Decatur. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Decatur, AR maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1899 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1899 Fayetteville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas at the close of the nineteenth century was a land of expanding railroads and deep-rooted Civil War history. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Ozarks through landmarks like the Pea Ridge Battlefield, Rheas Mill, and the early rail stops at Avoca and Lowell.
  4. 1901 Map of Fayetteville
    1901 Map of Fayetteville
    1901 Fayetteville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas is seen here at the start of the twentieth century as railroads and trade began to reshape the Ozark foothills. Researchers can locate the Pea Ridge Battlefield and Elkhorn Tavern, or trace early industrial sites like Osage Mills and Rhea's Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Fayetteville
    1904 Map of Fayetteville
    1904 Fayetteville
    1904 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas was a land of emerging railroads and Civil War memory at the turn of the century. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Rhea's Mill, the Pea Ridge Battlefield, and early river crossings like Vanwinkle Ferry.
  10. 1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Tulsa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeast Oklahoma and the Ozark border are shown here during a period of massive industrial and infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Tri-State Mining District and the development of major reservoirs like Grand Lake O' The Cherokees.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Tulsa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeast Oklahoma and the Ozark borderlands are captured here during a massive era of reservoir construction and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Tulsa, the sprawling Lake O' the Cherokees, and historical sites like Pea Ridge National Military Park.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Tulsa
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma and Arkansas borderlands are shown here in the early sixties, a time of massive reservoir construction and heavy mining. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Nowata, Pryor, and Jay, or locate historical zinc and lead mines and coal mines.
  19. 1971 Map of Gentry, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gentry, 1973 Print
    1971 Gentry
    1973 Print · USGS
    Benton County agriculture and rail transit converge in the early 1970s as the Kansas City Southern links Decatur and Gentry. Researchers can trace local roots at Gentry Cem or locate rural landmarks like Midway Ch and Springtown.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1979 Map of Fayetteville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Fayetteville, 1980 Print
    1979 Fayetteville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas and the tristate corner show a booming corridor of rail-linked towns and highland forests in the late seventies. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Pea Ridge National Military Park, the Frisco RR, and the University of Arkansas.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2011 Map of Gentry, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gentry, 2011 Print
    2011 Gentry
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Decatur, including Gentry, Highfill, and other nearby areas
  28. 2014 Map of Gentry, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gentry, 2014 Print
    2014 Gentry
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Decatur, including Gentry, Highfill, and other nearby areas
  31. 2017 Map of Gentry, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gentry, 2017 Print
    2017 Gentry
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Decatur, including Gentry, Highfill, and other nearby areas
  34. 2020 Map of Gentry, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Gentry, 2020 Print
    2020 Gentry
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Decatur, including Gentry, Highfill, and other nearby areas
  37. 2024 Map of Gentry, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gentry, 2024 Print
    2024 Gentry
    2024 Print · USGS
    Benton County at the present day retains its agricultural and rail-oriented character, centered on the towns of Decatur and Gentry. Researchers can pinpoint family history at the Springtown Cem or trace the drainage of Wolf Creek and Little Flint Creek.
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