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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Franklin County, Arkansas

Explore 59 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Franklin County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, AR maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Winslow
    1901 Map of Winslow
    1901 Winslow
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Boston Mountains and the Arkansas border are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, documenting the critical rail passage through the Ozarks. Genealogists and historians can trace the Frisco Line, the historic Old Wire Road, and early settlements like Cove City and Cane Hill.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1906 Map of Batson
    1906 Map of Batson
    1906 Batson
    1906 Print · USGS
    Johnson County highlands come into focus in the early 1900s through this rare advance sheet of the southern Batson area. Local historians can trace the early layout of Harmony, Hunt, and Grace near the waters of the East Fork of Horse Head Creek.
  7. 1906 Map of Lavaca
    1906 Map of Lavaca
    1906 Lavaca
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes to life in the late nineteenth century as railroads and ridges define the growing settlements of Sebastian County. Researchers can trace the original locations of Lavaca, Alma, and Vesta, or locate family-named landmarks like Butler's Knob and Arbuckles Island.
  10. 1906 Map of Barber
    1906 Map of Barber
    1906 Barber
    1906 Print · USGS
    Sebastian County’s ridges and valley settlements are shown here at the start of the twentieth century, during a time of rural expansion. Researchers can trace early family sites and commerce through landmarks like the Toll Bridge and settlements such as Burnville and Sulphur Spring.
  13. 1934 Map of Booneville
    1934 Map of Booneville
    1934 Booneville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Logan County during the mid-1930s reveals a network of small Arkansas settlements and mountain ridges connected by the Rock Island line. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the State Sanitarium, Wesley Chapel, and the Rocky Springs Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1939 Map of Watalula
    1939 Map of Watalula
    1939 Watalula
    1939 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Crawford counties are shown here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of isolated mountain ridges and river-valley settlements. Trace local history through the Wire Road, remote country churches like Low Gap Church, and family cemeteries including Brewer Cem and Harris Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1939 Map of Booneville
    1939 Map of Booneville
    1939 Booneville
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Logan County countryside thrives in the 1930s as a crossroads of the Rock Island railroad and the Petit Jean Creek valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Harvel Cem, the State Sanatorium, and local schools including Shady Grove Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1943 Map of St. Paul, 1956 Print
    1943 Map of St. Paul, 1956 Print
    1943 St. Paul
    1956 Print · USGS
    The upper Ozark highlands of Madison County are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of isolated mountain schools and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through landmarks like St Paul, Hazel Valley Sch, and the Riverside Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of St. Paul
    1946 Map of St. Paul
    1946 St. Paul
    1946 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rugged Ozark interior is captured in the mid-forties, showing a landscape of remote hollows and mountain schools. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Liberty Cem, Delaney Creek Sch, and the community of St Paul.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1946 Map of Charleston, 1973 Print
    1946 Map of Charleston, 1973 Print
    1946 Charleston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Charleston and its surrounding prairies appear here at the intersection of rail and military expansion during the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Nixon and Killings, or trace the grounds of the Rosenwall School and Fort Chaffee.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Lavaca, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lavaca, 1954 Print
    1947 Lavaca
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of growing energy production and military expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through Nixon Cem, Harmony Ch, and the streets of Charleston and Lavaca.
  40. 1947 Map of Barber, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Barber, 1954 Print
    1947 Barber
    1954 Print · USGS
    Sebastian County and the surrounding ridges are captured in the late 1940s, showing the intersection of military expansion and rural Arkansas life. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Union Ridge Cem, Milltown, and Liberty Ch.
  43. 1947 Map of Barber, 1973 Print
    1947 Map of Barber, 1973 Print
    1947 Barber
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the mid-forties, the Arkansas landscape south of the Arkansas River was defined by the expansion of military grounds and the enduring ridge-top settlements. Researchers can find old burial sites like Spencer Cemetery and trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line through Barber.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Charleston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Sebastian counties appear here in the late 1940s, balancing a coal-mining economy with rural life. Family researchers can trace roots through Killings and Nixon cemeteries, or locate the old Rosenwall School and Ursula siding.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Mulberry, 1956 Print
    1948 Mulberry
    1956 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Franklin counties are captured here in the late 1940s as the riverfront economy shifted between timber and transit. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Harmony Church, Pleasant View Cemetery, and the Union School along the Arkansas River.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Mulberry
    1951 Map of Mulberry
    1951 Mulberry
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley near Mulberry comes alive in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape of fertile bottomlands and river islands. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through Pleasant View School, Bethel Church, and the winding Court House Slough.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Barber
    1951 Map of Barber
    1951 Barber
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozark foothills meet military history in the early fifties, where the Camp Chaffee Military Reservation borders rural communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spencer Cemetery, Mebane Cemetery, and the small settlement of Barber.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1961 Map of Coal Hill, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Coal Hill, 1962 Print
    1961 Coal Hill
    1962 Print · USGS
    The mining and rail corridor of Johnson County comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the industrial landscape before modern reclamation. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots at Houston Cem or Hardgraves Cem and follow the old MISSOURI PACIFIC line through Coal Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1961 Map of Paris, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Paris, 1962 Print
    1961 Paris
    1962 Print · USGS
    Paris and the surrounding Arkansas River valley are captured in the early 1960s during a period of established mining and agriculture. Researchers can trace local family roots through numerous sites like New Subiaco Academy, Oakwood Cem, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1963 Map of Hunt, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hunt, 1964 Print
    1963 Hunt
    1964 Print · USGS
    Johnson and Franklin counties appear at a crossroads of industry and wilderness in the early 1960s. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous remote burial sites like Brendle Cem and Hardgrave Cem, or locate landmarks such as the Utah Strip Mine and Horsehead Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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