Old Maps of Charleston, Arkansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Charleston. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Charleston, AR maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1987 Map of Charleston, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Charleston, 1988 Print
    1987 Charleston
    1988 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Sebastian Counties are captured here in the late eighties, showing the growth of Charleston alongside active energy extraction. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Morrow Cem and Nixon Cem or trace the northern limits of the Fort Chaffee Military Reservation.

  13. 2024 Map of Charleston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Charleston, 2024 Print
    2024 Charleston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The town of Charleston and its intersection with the Fort Chaffee military grounds are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites at Sacred Heart Cem or locate landmarks like Potato Hill and Charleston Lake.

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