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Old Maps of Vesta, Arkansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Vesta with 17 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Vesta has changed over the decades.

Vesta, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  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. 1987 Map of Mulberry, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Mulberry, 1988 Print
    1987 Mulberry
    1988 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Crawford and Franklin Counties come into focus in the late 1980s as gas extraction and rural life intersect. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Tate Cem, the Hall school, and community centers at Pleasant View and Vesta.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2011 Map of Mulberry, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mulberry, 2011 Print
    2011 Mulberry
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Vesta, including Mulberry, Dyer, and other nearby areas
  40. 2014 Map of Mulberry, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mulberry, 2014 Print
    2014 Mulberry
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Vesta, including Mulberry, Dyer, and other nearby areas
  43. 2017 Map of Mulberry, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mulberry, 2017 Print
    2017 Mulberry
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Vesta, including Mulberry, Dyer, and other nearby areas
  46. 2020 Map of Mulberry, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Mulberry, 2020 Print
    2020 Mulberry
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Vesta, including Mulberry, Dyer, and other nearby areas
  49. 2024 Map of Mulberry, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mulberry, 2024 Print
    2024 Mulberry
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfront around Mulberry and the Arkansas River valley is detailed here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Arbuckle Cem and Hepseby Cem or locate the rural crossroads of Riverdale and Vesta.
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