1800s (19th Century) Maps of Johnson County, Arkansas

Explore 8 historic maps of Johnson County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Johnson County, AR maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain #1
    1887 Map of Magazine Mountain #1
    1887 Magazine Mountain #1
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in the late 1880s is captured here just as the railroad began reshaping the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops through Paris, Coal Hill, and the river landings at Pattersons Bluff.

  2. 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1887 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1887 Magazine Mountain
    1887 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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.

  3. 1888 Map of Dardanelle #2
    1888 Map of Dardanelle #2
    1888 Dardanelle #2
    1888 Print · USGS
    Johnson County’s river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late 1880s as the Little Rock & Fort Smith R. R. spurred growth along the Arkansas River. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads near Knoxville, find the river Ferry, and locate settlements like Lutherville and Blaine.

  4. 1888 Map of Dardanelle #1
    1888 Map of Dardanelle #1
    1888 Dardanelle #1
    1888 Print · USGS
    Pope County at the end of the 1880s was a landscape of rising ridges and vital new rail connections. Family historians can trace early homesteads near Dover and Scottsville, or follow the old tracks of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway.

  5. 1889 Map of Treat
    1889 Map of Treat
    1889 Treat
    1889 Print · USGS
    Inland Pope County is shown in this rare nineteenth-century advance sheet during the early geological survey of the state. Researchers can trace the original topography around the Laurel settlement and family-named landmarks like Evans Hill and Levi Br.

  6. 1889 Map of Ozone
    1889 Map of Ozone
    1889 Ozone
    1889 Print · USGS
    Johnson County in the late nineteenth century is showcased in this rare advance sheet, featuring the early development of the Ozarks. Genealogists and historians can trace the creek-side settlement of Hagarsville and landmarks like Lick Hill and Grannys Creek.

  7. 1890 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1890 Map of Magazine Mountain
    1890 Magazine Mountain
    1890 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Dardanelle
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley was a primary corridor of settlement in the 1890s, anchored by the river towns of Dardanelle and Russellville. Genealogists can locate early homesteads near Mt. Nebo, Lutherville, or the old post office at Chickalah.
    7 unique versions available

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