Old Maps of Garland County, Arkansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 141 historic maps of Garland County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Garland County, AR maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Benton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Saline and Pulaski counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to reshape the river-valley economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like Brazils and Avilla or locate landmarks like Goosepond Mt and Aplin.

  2. 1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Hot Springs
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Fourche La Fave river valleys are mapped here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of isolated mountain settlements. Researchers can trace early family sites near Buckville, Cedar Glades, and the nascent streets of Hot Springs.

  3. 1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Hot Springs
    1894 Print · USGS
    The thermal waters of Hot Springs and the surrounding Ouachita wilderness appear here in the decade before the region’s twentieth-century expansion. Genealogists can trace early homesteading locations and vanished rural hubs like Buckville, Cedar Glades, and Wards Crossing.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Benton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of steep ridges and critical river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern R. R. near Benton or locate family roots in Avilla and Brazils.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Malvern, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Malvern, 1957 Print
    1948 Malvern
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hot Spring County and the Ouachita River valley are captured here just after the war, showing the industrial growth and rural character of the region. Researchers can trace the development of Malvern and find vanished landmarks like Antioch Sch, Jones Mills, and the Rockport Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Malvern
    1949 Map of Malvern
    1949 Malvern
    1949 Print · USGS
    Malvern and the Ouachita River valley are shown here in the late 1940s, as industrial sites and new reservoirs began to reshape the Hot Spring County landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural landmarks, including Potash Sulphur Springs, Taylor Chapel, and the Price Cem.

  7. 1955 Map of Little Rock, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Little Rock, 1978 Print
    1955 Little Rock
    1978 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities, massive military installations, and mountain reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial Bauxite Mines, regional rail lines, and local landmarks like Antioch Church.

  8. 1956 Map of Little Rock
    1956 Map of Little Rock
    1956 Little Rock
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by burgeoning military bases and the timber-and-mineral wealth of the Ouachitas. Genealogists and researchers can trace old rail lines like the Missouri Pacific and find established communities such as Bauxite, Sheridan, and Mabelvale.

  9. 1960 Map of Little Rock
    1960 Map of Little Rock
    1960 Little Rock
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing military bases and massive new reservoirs. Local historians can trace the mid-century expansion of Little Rock and Hot Springs alongside the industrial works at Bauxite and the Pine Bluff Arsenal.

  10. 1962 Map of Crystal Springs, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Springs, 1963 Print
    1962 Crystal Springs
    1963 Print · USGS
    Garland County in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by the deep waters of Lake Ouachita and the surrounding timberlands. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Buckville Cem, the settlement of Bear, and the Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Avant, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Avant, 1963 Print
    1962 Avant
    1963 Print · USGS
    Garland County's interior is seen here in the early sixties as the waters of Lake Ouachita reshaped the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots at Avant (Buckville PO) and find cemetery sites like Caldwell Cem and Mount Tabor Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Fannie, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Fannie, 1963 Print
    1962 Fannie
    1963 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake Ouachita and the surrounding national forest are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Breashears Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the small settlement of Fannie.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Mc Graw Mountain, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Mc Graw Mountain, 1963 Print
    1962 Mc Graw Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Montgomery County are defined here by the winding shoreline of Lake Ouachita in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Murphy Cem, the Hickorynut Lookout Tower, and early sites like Camp Clearfork.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Paron SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Paron SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Paron SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    The interior of the Ouachita National Forest comes into sharp focus during the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Alum Fork and North Fork Saline River. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Stillhouse Creek and find landmarks like Flatside Pinnacle and Walnut Bottom.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Little Rock
    1964 Map of Little Rock
    1964 Little Rock
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-sixties is a landscape of mountain ridges, industrial rail lines, and growing military hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Bauxite and Hot Springs or locate rural landmarks like Sparkman and the Pine Bluff Arsenal.

  16. 1966 Map of Pearcy, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Pearcy, 1967 Print
    1966 Pearcy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita foothills in the mid-sixties are captured here, showing the rural communities along the Garland and Hot Spring county line. Researchers can trace family sites near Bethlehem Ch, the Cross Roads Cem, or the old Railroad Grade near Pearcy.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1966 Map of Hot Springs North, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hot Springs North, 1967 Print
    1966 Hot Springs North
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hot Springs and the surrounding Ouachita foothills are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the city's urban expansion against the federal park boundaries. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Robbins Cem, New Bethel Ch, and the historic Big Chalybeate Springhouse.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1966 Map of Hempwallace, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hempwallace, 1967 Print
    1966 Hempwallace
    1967 Print · USGS
    Garland and Hot Spring counties are shown during a period of transition in the late sixties as recreation grew around the river. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oak Grove Cem and Aldrich Cem or trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1966 Map of Bonnerdale, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bonnerdale, 1967 Print
    1966 Bonnerdale
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita foothills in the 1960s reveal a landscape of family-named cemeteries and decommissioned timber routes. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate historic community centers like Alamo, Old Bonnerdale, and Grants Chapel.

  20. 1966 Map of Mountain Pine, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mountain Pine, 1967 Print
    1966 Mountain Pine
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Garland County centers on the massive engineering of the Blakely Mountain Dam and the emerging shores of Lake Ouachita. Genealogists can trace family names at Cunningham Cem, Godwin Cem, and Cedar Glades Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1966 Map of Hot Springs South, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hot Springs South, 1967 Print
    1966 Hot Springs South
    1967 Print · USGS
    Hot Springs and the surrounding Arkansas lakelands are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Lake Hamilton and the southern city limits. Researchers can trace historical landmarks including the Oaklawn Racetrack, the Fish Hatchery, and numerous local sites like New Hope Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1968 Map of Nimrod SE
    1968 Map of Nimrod SE
    1968 Nimrod SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Ouachita Mountains are captured here in the late sixties, where the timberlands of Perry and Saline counties converge. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Goat Bluff Cem, trace the waters of the Middle Fork Saline River, and identify landmarks like Smith Pinnacle.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1968 Map of Onyx, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Onyx, 1970 Print
    1968 Onyx
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, the timbered ridges and river valleys of Yell and Garland counties remained a terrain of remote settlements and forest lookouts. Researchers can trace the family sites at Ballew Cem, follow the Onyx Trail, or locate the rural communities of Onyx and Aly.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of Nimrod SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Nimrod SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Nimrod SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The northern Ouachita mountains in the late sixties are captured here, from the valley of the South Fork La Fave River to the Garland County line. Researchers can locate the mountain settlement at Ava, the Hawks Cem, and the high peak of Joe Point.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1968 Map of Steve, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Steve, 1970 Print
    1968 Steve
    1970 Print · USGS
    The northern Arkansas wilderness of the late sixties is documented here as the Ouachita National Forest meets the Fourche River valley. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Shed Cem, Steve Ch, and the small community at Steve.

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