Old Maps of Ozark, Arkansas for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Ozark. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Ozark.
Ozark, AR maps
(26)- 1879 Map of Cravens1879 Cravens1879 Print · USGSFranklin County in the late 1800s was a landscape of remote settlements and intricate waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Lone Elm and Cravens or follow the paths along Maxwell Creek and White Oak Creek.
- 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain #21887 Magazine Mountain #21887 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley and its late-19th-century rail corridor are meticulously detailed in this survey of Franklin County. Genealogists can locate family names and vanished sites across Staked Prairie or explore old river and rail towns like Webb City and Altus.
- 1887 Map of Watalula1887 Watalula1887 Print · USGSFranklin, Arkansas, is captured during the late nineteenth century in this rare, unpublished advance sheet. Genealogists and local historians can trace early homesteads near Lone Elm, Cravens, and the winding waters of Maxwell Creek.
- 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain1887 Magazine Mountain1887 Print · USGSNorthwest Arkansas in the 1880s is defined here by the river-and-rail economy along the Arkansas River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace long-forgotten post offices like Burnett Springs and early rail stops such as Coal Hill.
- 1890 Map of Magazine Mountain1890 Magazine Mountain1890 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail transport begins to eclipse river travel. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Paris, Booneville, and the remote Burnett Springs.6 unique versions available
- 1939 Map of Watalula1939 Watalula1939 Print · USGSFranklin 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
- 1956 Map of Russellville1956 Russellville1956 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1964 Map of Russellville1964 Russellville1964 Print · USGSMid-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.
- 1966 Map of Ozark, 1967 Print1966 Ozark1967 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley undergoes major changes in the 1960s as industrial progress meets traditional settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Highland Cemetery and St Marys Ch, or locate sites like Webb City Sch before the reservoir waters rose.2 unique versions available
- 1973 Map of Watalula, 1976 Print1973 Watalula1976 Print · USGSFranklin 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
- 1977 Map of Russellville1977 Russellville1977 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1983 Map of Fly Gap Mountain1983 Fly Gap Mountain1983 Print · USGSThe high Ozarks in the early eighties were a landscape of deep river valleys and isolated mountain gaps. Researchers can locate remote settlements like Venus and Cass, or trace family sites at Oark Cem, White Rock Cem, and the Pelsor Post Office.
- 1984 Map of Russellville1984 Russellville1984 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the rise of Lake Dardanelle and the enduring presence of the Ozark National Forest. Researchers can find historical institutions like Arkansas Tech Univ and Sacred Heart Church or trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR.2 unique versions available
- 1984 Map of Russellville1984 Russellville1984 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley was undergoing significant change in the 1950s as transportation and water management reshaped the region from Russellville to Conway. Researchers can trace the era's rail networks like the Missouri Pacific RR and explore landmarks like Magazine Mountain and Petit Jean State Park.
- 1992 Map of Russellville, 1993 Print1992 Russellville1993 Print · USGSCentral Arkansas in the early nineties shows a landscape defined by the Arkansas River valley and the surrounding national forests. Trace the development of river towns like Russellville and Dardanelle alongside landmarks such as Lake Dardanelle and Magazine Mtn.
- 1993 Map of Ozark1993 Ozark1993 Print · USGSThe riverfront town of Ozark and the surrounding Arkansas River valley are shown in the early nineties, centered on the engineering of the Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock and Dam. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Pilot Grove Cem, St Marys Ch, and the town of Denning.
- 2011 Map of Watalula, 2011 Print2011 Watalula2011 Print · USGSFranklin County at the start of the decade reveals a landscape of upland peaks and deep creek valleys defined by small-scale energy production and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate numerous family-named burial grounds like McNelly Cemetery and Handchew Cemetery or trace the drainage of Cripple Branch.
- 2011 Map of Ozark, 2011 Print2011 Ozark2011 Print · USGSFranklin County's riverfront communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Arkansas River winds past Ozark and Altus. Trace family roots at Highland Cemetery and Liberty Cemetery, or locate local landmarks like the Ozark Gas Field and Guthrie Island.
- 2014 Map of Watalula, 2014 Print2014 Watalula2014 Print · USGSFranklin County's southern hill country and the Ozark National Forest are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like McNelly Cem or locate old community hubs such as Watalula and Sutherland Crossroads.
- 2014 Map of Ozark, 2014 Print2014 Ozark2014 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley comes into sharp focus during the 2010s, showing the intersection of energy production and river commerce near the Franklin-Logan county line. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Nickles Chapel Cem and Morgan Hill Cem or trace the extent of the Ozark Gas Field.
- 2017 Map of Watalula, 2017 Print2017 Watalula2017 Print · USGSFranklin County and the Ozark foothills are shown here in the late twenty-teens, featuring a landscape of mountain peaks and hidden creek valleys. Family historians can locate numerous rural burial sites like Roger Cem and McNelly Cem or trace the routes through Wiederkehr Village and Sutherland Crossroads.
- 2017 Map of Ozark, 2017 Print2017 Ozark2017 Print · USGSOzark and the Arkansas River valley are shown in the late 2010s, capturing the region's mix of riverside commerce and hilltop settlements. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds, including Pilot Grove Cem and Morgan Hill Cem, or trace the path of the Ozark Bridge to South Ozark.
- 2020 Map of Ozark, 2020 Print2020 Ozark2020 Print · USGSOzark and its riverfront are documented here in 2020, showing the town at a strategic bend in the Arkansas River near Altus and Denning. Researchers can trace the layout of the Franklin County Courthouse or locate family sites at Highland Cem and Pilot Grove Cem.
- 2020 Map of Watalula, 2020 Print2020 Watalula2020 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Ozarks come alive in this recent survey, showcasing the rural transition between the Ozark National Forest and the northern edge of Ozark. Researchers can trace local lineage through a dozen historic burial sites like McNelly Cem and Shiloh Cem or locate the crossroads at Watalula.
- 2024 Map of Ozark, 2024 Print2024 Ozark2024 Print · USGSThe riverfront and rolling hills of Franklin County come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Ozark region. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural sites like Nickles Chapel Cem and Pond Creek Cem, or explore the limits of Wiederkehr Village and Altus.
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