Old Maps of Oxford, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Oxford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Oxford, AR maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Salem, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Salem, 1973 Print
    1950 Salem
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fulton County and the surrounding Ozark borderlands are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, centered on the community of Salem. Local researchers can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Wesley Chapel, Bexar, and the Liberty Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Salem
    1951 Map of Salem
    1951 Salem
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fulton County settlements and timberlands are mapped here in detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Wesley Chapel, Crossroads Sch, and the Hunter Cem.

  3. 1951 Map of Melbourne, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Melbourne, 1952 Print
    1951 Melbourne
    1952 Print · USGS
    Izard County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of interconnected ridge-top farms and creek-bottom hamlets. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Philadelphia Ch, find the old Oxford Lookout Tower, or locate early settlements like Lunenburg and La Crosse.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Poplar Bluff, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Poplar Bluff, 1968 Print
    1957 Poplar Bluff
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Arkansas border region is captured here as the timber and rail industries shaped the Ozark foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific Railroad through river towns like Pocahontas, Greenville, and Van Buren.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Poplar Bluff
    1959 Map of Poplar Bluff
    1959 Poplar Bluff
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and Arkansas borderlands meet in this late 1950s study of the region's diverse terrain and rail-fed towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific Railroad through Poplar Bluff or locate smaller settlements like Birch Tree and Myrtle.

  6. 1960 Map of Poplar Bluff
    1960 Map of Poplar Bluff
    1960 Poplar Bluff
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are captured here during the post-war era, showing the transition from the Ozark highlands to the Delta. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the St. Louis Southwestern RR and remote settlements such as Birch Tree and Warm Springs.

  7. 1976 Map of Salem SW, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Salem SW, 1977 Print
    1976 Salem SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-seventies Fulton County comes into focus in this detailed orthophotoquad, showing the rural crossroads and river valleys as they were decades ago. Trace the settlement patterns at Bexar and Union, or follow the winding course of the Strawberry River.

  8. 1976 Map of Melbourne NE, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Melbourne NE, 1977 Print
    1976 Melbourne NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Arkansas comes into sharp focus in this aerial survey of the Ozark foothills during the seventies. Local researchers can trace the exact boundaries of farms and homesteads near Wiseman and Violet Hill or follow the path of the Strawberry River.

  9. 1976 Map of Melbourne NW, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Melbourne NW, 1977 Print
    1976 Melbourne NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Izard County's rural landscape is captured through aerial photography in the mid-1970s, revealing the mid-century layout of timber and farmland. You can trace the development of Oxford and the winding path of the Strawberry River.

  10. 1983 Map of Cherokee Village
    1983 Map of Cherokee Village
    1983 Cherokee Village
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Ozark foothills and river valleys of Northeast Arkansas are captured in the early eighties as modern planned communities began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named ridges and schools across Evening Shade, Melbourne, and the rail junction at Hoxie.

  11. 1984 Map of Byron
    1984 Map of Byron
    1984 Byron
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural Arkansas borderlands of Fulton and Izard Counties are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of dispersed farmsteads and small crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Liberty Cem, Harmony Cem, and the quiet community of Byron.

  12. 1984 Map of Franklin
    1984 Map of Franklin
    1984 Franklin
    1984 Print · USGS
    North Central Arkansas in the early eighties shows a landscape of river-valley settlements and growing recreational hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Old Liberty Cem, locate the rural community of Violet Hill, or study the development of Horseshoe Bend.

  13. 1984 Map of Oxford
    1984 Map of Oxford
    1984 Oxford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ozark foothills in Izard County come into focus during the early eighties, showing a landscape of dispersed settlements and winding creeks. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Blankenship Cem and Owens Cem or trace the rural roads connecting Oxford to Band Mill.

  14. 2011 Map of Franklin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Franklin, 2011 Print
    2011 Franklin
    2011 Print · USGS
    North central Arkansas in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of traditional rural crossroads and modern lakeside expansion. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds like Wiseman Cemetery and locate civic hubs including the Violet Hill Post Office.

  15. 2011 Map of Byron, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Byron, 2011 Print
    2011 Byron
    2011 Print · USGS
    Izard County at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of winding Ozark creeks and quiet crossroads settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Liberty Cemetery, follow the banks of the Strawberry River, or locate the rural hubs of Byron and Bexar.

  16. 2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Oxford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Oxford and Brockwell anchor this northern Arkansas region during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by small communities and family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local heritage at Campground Cemetery and Wyatt Cemetery or locate the Oxford Lookout Tower.

  17. 2014 Map of Franklin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Franklin, 2014 Print
    2014 Franklin
    2014 Print · USGS
    In this modern survey of north-central Arkansas, the Strawberry River valley reveals a landscape shaped by historical routes and local heritage. Researchers can trace the paths of Trail Of Tears Ln and Military Rd alongside numerous burial grounds such as Old Liberty and Wiseman Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Byron, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Byron, 2014 Print
    2014 Byron
    2014 Print · USGS
    The hills of Fulton and Izard Counties come into focus during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the winding Strawberry River. Researchers can trace old family roots at Liberty Cem or locate the rural communities of Bexar and Oxford.

  19. 2014 Map of Oxford, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oxford, 2014 Print
    2014 Oxford
    2014 Print · USGS
    Upper Izard County is captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by traditional rural settlements and the Strawberry River watershed. Family historians can trace numerous burial grounds and landmarks like the Oxford Lookout Tower, Goodrich Cem, and Band Mill.

  20. 2017 Map of Byron, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Byron, 2017 Print
    2017 Byron
    2017 Print · USGS
    The rural hills of Fulton and Izard counties come to life in this recent study of the northern Arkansas Ozarks. Researchers can trace local heritage through burial grounds like Talley Cem and follow the paths through small communities like Bexar and Oxford.

  21. 2017 Map of Franklin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Franklin, 2017 Print
    2017 Franklin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Izard County and the surrounding Ozark foothills are captured here in a period of modern growth and rural tradition. Researchers can trace family roots at Wiseman Cem and Nebo Cem or explore the waterfront developments around Lodge Lake.

  22. 2017 Map of Oxford, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oxford, 2017 Print
    2017 Oxford
    2017 Print · USGS
    North central Arkansas in the late 2010s reveals a landscape of winding creeks and quiet upland settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds, including Blankenship Cem, Wyatt Cem, and Goodrich Cem near Brockwell.

  23. 2020 Map of Oxford, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Oxford, 2020 Print
    2020 Oxford
    2020 Print · USGS
    Izard County's rural heartland is preserved here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring landscape of the Oxford and Brockwell communities. Genealogists can trace family names at Spring Hill Cem, Wyatt Cem, and Pleasant Grove Cem.

  24. 2020 Map of Byron, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Byron, 2020 Print
    2020 Byron
    2020 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas hillsides near the Fulton and Izard county line are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Liberty Cem or Harmony Cem and locate homes near Byron and Bexar.

  25. 2020 Map of Franklin, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Franklin, 2020 Print
    2020 Franklin
    2020 Print · USGS
    Izard County's rolling Ozark foothills are captured here during a period of recreational growth alongside traditional rural life. Researchers can trace family sites at Wiseman Cem, the small community of Violet Hill, and the developed lakesides of Horseshoe Bend.

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