Join Free

1950s Maps of Howard County, Arkansas

Explore 20 historic maps of Howard County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Howard County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Howard County, AR maps

(20)
  1. 1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Mcalester
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains and the coal country of Southeast Oklahoma are shown here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of McAlester, Wilburton, and Antlers alongside the rugged terrain of Kiamichi Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Red Bluff, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Red Bluff, 1966 Print
    1950 Red Bluff
    1966 Print · USGS
    Hempstead and Little River counties are captured at mid-century as the river-and-rail economy shaped local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Saratoga Cemetery, Mt Olive Church, and the site of Ward Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Ben Lomond, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Ben Lomond, 1966 Print
    1950 Ben Lomond
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sevier and Little River counties appear here as a patchwork of river-bottom farms and small timber-country settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots at Rice Chapel, White Cliffs Sch, and the White Cliffs Station along the river.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Ben Lomond
    1951 Map of Ben Lomond
    1951 Ben Lomond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Sevier County and the Little River bottomlands are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady rural development. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Rice Chapel, Brownstown Cemetery, and the White Cliffs School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Red Bluff
    1951 Map of Red Bluff
    1951 Red Bluff
    1951 Print · USGS
    Hempstead County at the start of the fifties shows a landscape shaped by the winding oxbows of the Little River. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family roots at Saratoga Cem or locate the rail-side community of Red Bluff along the ST Louis San Francisco line.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Mineral Springs South, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mineral Springs South, 1952 Print
    1951 Mineral Springs South
    1952 Print · USGS
    Howard County's agricultural and industrial landscape is captured here in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through landmarks like the County Training Sch in Tollette and the riverfront at Saline Landing.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Columbus, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Columbus, 1952 Print
    1951 Columbus
    1952 Print · USGS
    Hempstead County rural life is captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape of small settlements and country crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Macedonia Cem, Columbus High Sch, and the vanished storefronts of Yancy.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Mineral Springs North, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mineral Springs North, 1952 Print
    1951 Mineral Springs North
    1952 Print · USGS
    Howard County's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from isolated homesteads to rail-connected communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at York Chapel, Temperanceville, and the well-marked Graves Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Nashville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Nashville, 1952 Print
    1951 Nashville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Nashville and the surrounding Howard County countryside are shown here in the early fifties, centering on a thriving railroad town. Genealogists can trace family names and sites across rural settlements like Bingen, old churches like Oak Grove Ch, and the Missouri Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Mc Nab, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mc Nab, 1952 Print
    1951 Mc Nab
    1952 Print · USGS
    Hempstead County in the early fifties is captured here as a network of rail-side settlements and rural congregations. Genealogists can locate Douglas Sch, the Whitehouse Cem, and several local churches like Zion Hill Ch and Mars Hill Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Silver Ridge, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Silver Ridge, 1952 Print
    1951 Silver Ridge
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas river valley in Sevier and Howard Counties is captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of winding bayous and small family-centered hubs. Genealogists can locate specific community sites like Silver Ridge, Milford, and the Mt Garmon Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Texarkana, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Texarkana, 1964 Print
    1953 Texarkana
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Arkansas borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a decade of massive military and hydraulic engineering projects. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Old Boston Cem, Siloam Ch, and the vast Red River Arsenal.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of El Dorado, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of El Dorado, 1967 Print
    1953 El Dorado
    1967 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas in the mid-1960s was a landscape of industrial growth and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Oil and Gas Fields around Magnolia, the expansive U S Naval Ammunition Depot, and the busy rail lines of the Missouri Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1956 Map of Texarkana
    1956 Map of Texarkana
    1956 Texarkana
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Ark-La-Tex borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from a rail-dependent rural economy to a post-war industrial landscape. Researchers can trace the massive Red River Ordnance Depot and find towns like Talco, Bogata, and Naples.
  46. 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.
  49. 1957 Map of El Dorado
    1957 Map of El Dorado
    1957 El Dorado
    1957 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas in the mid-1950s was a critical hub of military logistics and rail-river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across the Arkansas Louisiana border and locate sites like the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot or the rail junctions at Magnolia and Camden.
  52. 1958 Map of El Dorado
    1958 Map of El Dorado
    1958 El Dorado
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Arkansas and the Louisiana borderlands are shown during a period of heavy rail traffic and defense industry activity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot or locate family roots in Smackover, Huttig, and Nashville.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Umpire, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Umpire, 1960 Print
    1959 Umpire
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Polk and Howard counties come into focus in the late fifties, showing the isolated homesteads and forest clearings of the Ouachita foothills. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Umpire, Mineola, and the Cedar Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Cove, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cove, 1960 Print
    1959 Cove
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Arkansas and the Oklahoma borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showing the mountain corridor of the Kansas City Southern. Trace local history through landmark sites like Old Cove, Bethel Chapel, and several family burial grounds including Piney Cem.
    2 unique versions available
End of results
Showing maps 1-20 of 20

Top cities of Howard County

Frequently asked questions

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