Join Free

1970s Maps of Franklin County, Arkansas

Explore 12 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, AR maps

(12)
  1. 1973 Map of Cravens, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cravens, 1975 Print
    1973 Cravens
    1975 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the early seventies shows a rural landscape of winding river valleys and upland forest settlements. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Hamm Cem and Williams Cem, or locate the old Wire Road near Cravens.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1973 Map of Cass, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cass, 1976 Print
    1973 Cass
    1976 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rugged forest interior is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the Mulberry River. Genealogists and hikers can locate family cemeteries like Childers Cem and landmarks such as Turners Bend and Spy Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Pettigrew, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Pettigrew, 1976 Print
    1973 Pettigrew
    1976 Print · USGS
    Madison and Franklin Counties appear here in the early 1970s, showing the remote settlement patterns of the Ozark highlands. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial grounds including Adkins Cem, Kilgore Cem, and Liberty Cem near the banks of the White River.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Delaney, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Delaney, 1976 Print
    1973 Delaney
    1976 Print · USGS
    The rural valleys and ridges of Madison and Washington counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the lineage of small upland settlements through sites like the Crosses Creek Ch Cem, Mountain Crest, and Montgomery Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1973 Map of St. Paul, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of St. Paul, 1976 Print
    1973 St. Paul
    1976 Print · USGS
    The mountain valleys of southern Madison County come into focus during the early 1970s, centered on the river settlements of St Paul and Combs. Researchers can locate several remote cemeteries including Riverside Cem and Cragar Cem, or trace landmarks like the Fly Gap Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1973 Map of Bidville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bidville, 1976 Print
    1973 Bidville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands at the start of the 1970s are defined here by high knobs and the winding Mulberry River. Researchers can trace old family burial sites like Bidville Cem and Phillips Cem or find the remote Milton Ford river crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1973 Map of Yale, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Yale, 1976 Print
    1973 Yale
    1976 Print · USGS
    Johnson and Franklin counties in the 1970s reveal a landscape of deep valleys and highland forests along the Mulberry River. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Peanut, Pittston Junction, and the Good Hope Cem during this era.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1973 Map of Watalula, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Watalula, 1976 Print
    1973 Watalula
    1976 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rugged southern hills are shown in the early seventies during a period of steady gas exploration and rural community growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through McNally Cem, visit the Charcoal Ovens, or follow the Old Railroad Grade near Ozark.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Stilwell
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas borderlands come alive in the late seventies, showing the transition from the Cherokee Nation hills to the Arkansas Ozarks. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern rail line through Stilwell, find Wrights Chapel, or locate the Northeastern State College campus in Tahlequah.
End of results
Showing maps 1-12 of 12

Top cities of Franklin County

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Franklin County?
  • What is the oldest map of Franklin County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Franklin County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Franklin County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Franklin County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Franklin County?
  • Where are historical maps of Franklin County sourced from?