Old Maps of Watson, Arkansas for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Watson. 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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Watson, AR maps
(18)- 1935 Map of Red Fork, 1943 Print
1935 Red Fork1943 Print · USGSDesha County's riverfront and rail lines are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape shaped by the Arkansas River. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific corridor through Dumas or locate the Indian Mound near Red Fork.3 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Big Island, 1945 Print
1939 Big Island1945 Print · USGSThe confluence of the White, Arkansas, and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the late 1930s, showing a land defined by shifting channels and strategic landings. Researchers can trace the river economy through Campbell Ferry and Pleasant Green Ch & Cem near Rosedale.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Greenwood, 1966 Print
1953 Greenwood1966 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here as a thriving network of river towns, railroads, and oxbow lakes. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Illinois Central Railroad and locate landmarks like the State Penal Farm and Greenville Air Force Base.5 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Greenwood
1956 Greenwood1956 Print · USGSThe Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR, find the Greenville Air Force Base, or locate the State Penal Farm. - 1969 Map of Watson, 1971 Print
1969 Watson1971 Print · USGSDesha and Arkansas Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the river still dictated the rhythm of delta life. Genealogists and historians can trace the many country churches and family plots, from Jerusalem Ch to Gentry Cem and Barnett Cem. - 1971 Map of Dumas
1971 Dumas1971 Print · USGSSoutheast Arkansas in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by the shifting Arkansas River and a deep-rooted railroad economy. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural congregations and family burial sites, including Claiborne Chapel, Jerusalem Cem, and the Memorial Cem near Rohwer. - 1972 Map of Yancopin, 1974 Print
1972 Yancopin1974 Print · USGSThe Arkansas and White Rivers meet in the early 1970s amidst a landscape of delta wetlands and railroad history. Genealogists and researchers can locate Turner Cem, the settlement of Yancopin, and river landmarks like Poverty Point and Minnie Anderson Old River. - 1986 Map of Dumas
1986 Dumas1986 Print · USGSSoutheast Arkansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots through river towns like Arkansas City and the rail-junction history of McGehee.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Yancopin, 2011 Print
2011 Yancopin2011 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Yancopin, Medina, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Watson, 2011 Print
2011 Watson2011 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Pea Ridge, Red Fork, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Yancopin, 2014 Print
2014 Yancopin2014 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Yancopin, Medina, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Watson, 2014 Print
2014 Watson2014 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Pea Ridge, Red Fork, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Watson, 2017 Print
2017 Watson2017 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Pea Ridge, Red Fork, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Yancopin, 2017 Print
2017 Yancopin2017 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Yancopin, Medina, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of Watson, 2020 Print
2020 Watson2020 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Pea Ridge, Red Fork, and other nearby areas - 2020 Map of Yancopin, 2020 Print
2020 Yancopin2020 Print · USGSCovers Watson, including Yancopin, Medina, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Watson, 2024 Print
2024 Watson2024 Print · USGSSoutheastern Arkansas river country is captured here in the 2020s, where the winding Arkansas River dictates the landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous family burial sites such as Jones Cem and Barnett Cem near the historic Red Fork area. - 2024 Map of Yancopin, 2024 Print
2024 Yancopin2024 Print · USGSThe river deltas of Desha and Arkansas counties come alive in this recent survey, showing the complex hydrology of the lower White and Arkansas rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Turner Cemetery and small settlements like Yancopin and Medina.
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