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Old Maps of Van Buren, Arkansas

Explore 30 old maps of Van Buren, spanning from 1879 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Van Buren, AR maps

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  1. 1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Fort Smith
    1879 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and Van Buren stand at the edge of the frontier in the late eighteen-seventies, just as the railroads began to reshape the Arkansas River valley. Trace the early town plats and find rural community anchors like Zenobia P.O., Lillie, and the Ferry crossings.
  4. 1887 Map of Van Buren
    1887 Map of Van Buren
    1887 Van Buren
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas frontier meets the Indian Territory in the late nineteenth century, centered on the growing river hubs of Fort Smith and Van Buren. Genealogists and researchers can locate old post offices like Cavanaugh P.O. and trace the early routes of the Ft. Smith & Southern R. R.
  7. 1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Fort Smith
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Indian Territory border was a landscape of rapid transition in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early post offices like Jenny Lind P.O. and Oak Bower (Lavaca P.O.) or follow the path of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Fort Smith
    1943 Map of Fort Smith
    1943 Fort Smith
    1943 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the Arkansas River valley are shown here during the height of the Second World War as the region became a major military hub. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schools and churches, such as St Marys School and Pleasant Ridge Church and Cem, alongside industrial sites like the Strip Mine and Smelter.
  13. 1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Fort Smith
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, as new reservoirs began to transform the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served towns from Muskogee to Fort Smith and locate landmarks like Camp Chaffee.
  16. 1947 Map of Van Buren, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Van Buren, 1954 Print
    1947 Van Buren
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront cities of Fort Smith and Van Buren are shown in the late 1940s, just as the regional industrial footprint was expanding. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific or locate local landmarks like St Scholastica Academy and the Zinc Smelter.
  19. 1947 Map of Fort Smith, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of Fort Smith, 1966 Print
    1947 Fort Smith
    1966 Print · USGS
    Post-war Arkansas and Oklahoma meet at the river bend during this era of urban expansion and rail dominance. Researchers can trace the development of FORT SMITH neighborhoods and identify local landmarks like St Boniface Church and School and Twin City Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Van Buren, 1969 Print
    1947 Map of Van Buren, 1969 Print
    1947 Van Buren
    1969 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and the northern reaches of Fort Smith are shown in the late 1940s during a period of heavy industrial activity. Researchers can find numerous strip mines, the zinc smelter, and several country churches including Sunnyside Church.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Fort Smith
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and its neighboring Oklahoma borderlands are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial connectivity. Researchers can trace the development of urban neighborhoods and rural outposts like Moffett, Dora, and Bluemouse School.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Van Buren
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's river-front industry and rural settlements are captured in the late 1940s, just as the postwar era began to shape the Van Buren landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Fairview Cemetery, Wright Town, and the old Zinc smelter.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Fort Smith
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas are captured here during a period of massive post-war change as new reservoirs reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Midland Valley RR and find established communities like Stilwell, Sallisaw, and Stigler.
  34. 1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Fort Smith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the foothills of the Ozarks are captured here during a period of significant military and industrial activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of Camp Chaffee and Camp Gruber or locate vanished rail stops along the Midland Valley RR.
  37. 1976 Map of Fort Smith, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Fort Smith, 1978 Print
    1976 Fort Smith
    1978 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the Oklahoma borderlands are captured in high-contrast detail in the mid-seventies, showing the region's transition from urban center to rural floodplain. Researchers can trace the layout of the city near Moffett or study the agricultural plots and timberlines surrounding Roland and Dora.
  40. 1976 Map of Van Buren, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Van Buren, 1978 Print
    1976 Van Buren
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of rapid change as interstate highways began to reshape the region. Local researchers can trace the urban interface between Van Buren and Fort Smith or locate the rural outpost of Concord.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a landscape shaped by massive river reservoirs and sprawling military reservations. Trace the historic rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate regional landmarks like Fort Gibson, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, and Barling.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a region defined by river navigation, coal mining, and military expansion. You can trace industrial footprints like the Strip Mines and the vast Fort Chaffee Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1987 Map of Van Buren, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Van Buren, 1988 Print
    1987 Van Buren
    1988 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and northern Fort Smith are captured in the late 1980s as the riverfront and rail lines continued to shape local industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Antioch Cem, Old Concord Cem, and the Westark Com College campus.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1987 Map of Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 Fort Smith
    1988 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Arkansas and Oklahoma meet in the late eighties as urban growth expands across the valley. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Wyatt Mem Ch, legacy schools, and the industry of the Moffett Bottom gas fields.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1997 Map of Van Buren, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Van Buren, 1999 Print
    1997 Van Buren
    1999 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and the northern edge of Fort Smith appear here in the late nineties as a bustling river-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Antioch Cem or locate former community centers like Shibley and Wright Town.
  58. 1997 Map of Fort Smith, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Fort Smith, 1999 Print
    1997 Fort Smith
    1999 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the surrounding borderlands of Oklahoma and Arkansas are captured here during the late nineties, showing the city's expansion toward the river. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the National Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Spradling School and Alexander Memorial Church.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 2011 Map of Van Buren, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Van Buren, 2011 Print
    2011 Van Buren
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Van Buren, including Fort Smith, Alma, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Fort Smith, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fort Smith, 2011 Print
    2011 Fort Smith
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Van Buren, including Fort Smith, Roland, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Van Buren, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Van Buren, 2014 Print
    2014 Van Buren
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Van Buren, including Fort Smith, Alma, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Fort Smith, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fort Smith, 2014 Print
    2014 Fort Smith
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Van Buren, including Fort Smith, Roland, and other nearby areas
  73. 2017 Map of Van Buren, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Van Buren, 2017 Print
    2017 Van Buren
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Van Buren, including Fort Smith, Alma, and other nearby areas
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