Old Maps of Ada, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Ada. 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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Ada, AR maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Map of Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Print · USGS
    Near the end of the nineteenth century, the Arkansas River valley was defined by the massive plateau of Petit Jean Mountain. Genealogists can trace early homesteads in Atkins or near rural centers like Ada, Divide, and the river lands of Gardens Bottoms.

  2. 1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Morrillton
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of vital ferry crossings and early rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Morrillton and Perryville or locate river landmarks like Galla Rock Fy. and Stouts Ldg.

  3. 1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Morrillton
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the Ouachita foothills meet in the 1890s, where river traffic and the rail line define the local economy. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Morrillton, Burnetts Ford, and the rugged heights of Cedar Falls Mt.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1961 Map of Perryville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Perryville, 1962 Print
    1961 Perryville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Perry County and the Arkansas River valley are shown in the early sixties, capturing the area between the river bends and the mountain ridges. Researchers can locate the County Fairground, rural schools like St Elizabeth Sch, and family burial plots including Wolfe Cem and McGhee Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1983 Map of Conway, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Conway, 1984 Print
    1983 Conway
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and expanding wildlife areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific RR through old river towns like Toad Suck, Morrilton, and Menifee.

  9. 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.

  10. 1989 Map of Perryville, 1995 Print
    1989 Map of Perryville, 1995 Print
    1989 Perryville
    1995 Print · USGS
    Perry County and the Arkansas River valley are shown here in the late eighties as timbered ridges give way to fertile bottomlands. Researchers can trace family history through a network of rural sites like St Elizabeth Sch, McGhee Cem, and the riverfront at Riverview.

  11. 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.

  12. 2024 Map of Perryville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Perryville, 2024 Print
    2024 Perryville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Perryville and its river-valley neighbors appear in detail on this contemporary survey of central Arkansas. Researchers can trace family roots at numerous burial sites like Ada Valley Cem and Wolf Cem or locate the Perry County Courthouse near the Fourche LaFave River.

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