Old Maps of Johnson County, Arkansas for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Johnson County with 148 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.
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- 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 Johnson County has changed over the decades.
Johnson County, AR maps
(148)- 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain #1
1887 Magazine Mountain #11887 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1887 Map of Magazine Mountain
1887 Magazine Mountain1887 Print · USGSNorthwest 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. - 1888 Map of Dardanelle #2
1888 Dardanelle #21888 Print · USGSJohnson 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. - 1888 Map of Dardanelle #1
1888 Dardanelle #11888 Print · USGSPope 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. - 1889 Map of Treat
1889 Treat1889 Print · USGSInland 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. - 1889 Map of Ozone
1889 Ozone1889 Print · USGSJohnson 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. - 1890 Map of Magazine Mountain
1890 Magazine Mountain1890 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1890 Map of Dardanelle
1890 Dardanelle1890 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1906 Map of Batson
1906 Batson1906 Print · USGSJohnson County highlands come into focus in the early 1900s through this rare advance sheet of the southern Batson area. Local historians can trace the early layout of Harmony, Hunt, and Grace near the waters of the East Fork of Horse Head Creek. - 1932 Map of Treat, 1972 Print
1932 Treat1972 Print · USGSThe Arkansas Ozarks come alive in this early 1930s survey of the Piney Creek highlands. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous one-room schools like Ross Sch and remote outposts like Sand Gap Felsor PO or Fort Douglas. - 1934 Map of Treat
1934 Treat1934 Print · USGSPope County highlands during the early thirties show a rugged network of forest outposts and mountain schools. Researchers can trace the layout of community sites like Sand Gap Pelsor PO, Ross Sch, and the Fairview Fire Tower.3 unique versions available - 1934 Map of Ozone, 1975 Print
1934 Ozone1975 Print · USGSThe Boston Mountains of Arkansas appear in the mid-1930s as a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace genealogical roots at the Gillian Settlement, locate long-gone schools like Mountain Hall Sch, or find rural landmarks including the Devils Knob Fire Tower. - 1936 Map of Ozone
1936 Ozone1936 Print · USGSThe Boston Mountains of Johnson and Newton counties appear in the mid-thirties as a landscape of isolated ridges and winding hollows. Genealogists can trace family roots through the many rural schools and churches, including Murray Chapel Sch, Gillian Settlement, and the Hignite Cem.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Russellville
1956 Russellville1956 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley and the surrounding Boston Mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small timber towns and new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland settlements like Pelsor and Witts Springs or locate the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Coal Hill, 1962 Print
1961 Coal Hill1962 Print · USGSThe mining and rail corridor of Johnson County comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the industrial landscape before modern reclamation. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots at Houston Cem or Hardgraves Cem and follow the old MISSOURI PACIFIC line through Coal Hill.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Hartman, 1962 Print
1961 Hartman1962 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of railroad towns and active coal mining. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Mount Vernon Ch, Kendall Cem, and the community of Sulphur Springs.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Paris, 1962 Print
1961 Paris1962 Print · USGSParis and the surrounding Arkansas River valley are captured in the early 1960s during a period of established mining and agriculture. Researchers can trace local family roots through numerous sites like New Subiaco Academy, Oakwood Cem, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad line.3 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Knoxville, 1963 Print
1962 Knoxville1963 Print · USGSKnoxville and its surrounding ridges are captured here in the early 1960s, just as the Dardanelle Reservoir was reshaping the Arkansas River valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote landmarks like Maddin Chapel, Lutherville, and the Cazort Cem.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of New Blaine, 1963 Print
1962 New Blaine1963 Print · USGSLogan County settlements and the rising waters of the Arkansas River valley are documented here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural life through St Scholastica Ch, the Old Railroad Grade, and the New Blaine Sch.3 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Delaware, 1963 Print
1962 Delaware1963 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley was in a state of flux in the early sixties as the reservoir began to fill. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Chastain Cem and Pledger Cem or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Delaware.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Clarksville, 1963 Print
1962 Clarksville1963 Print · USGSJohnson County is captured in the early sixties as the rising waters of the Dardanelle Reservoir began reshaping the riverfront. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds including Walton Cem and Gray Cem, alongside the College of the Ozarks campus.3 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Lee Mountain, 1964 Print
1963 Lee Mountain1964 Print · USGSThe Pope and Johnson county line crosses a landscape of high ridges and creek bottoms in the early 1960s. Researchers can locate numerous family-named burial grounds like Pollard Cem and remote rural churches including Cumberland Ch and the Assembly of God Ch.2 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Harmony, 1964 Print
1963 Harmony1964 Print · USGSIn the early sixties, the valley below the Ozark National Forest supported a landscape of timber, mining, and rural homesteads. Genealogists can trace family lines through over a dozen burial sites including Zachary Cem and Porter Cem, while researchers can locate numerous Strip Mines and local landmarks like Stillwell Mtn.2 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Hunt, 1964 Print
1963 Hunt1964 Print · USGSJohnson and Franklin counties appear at a crossroads of industry and wilderness in the early 1960s. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous remote burial sites like Brendle Cem and Hardgrave Cem, or locate landmarks such as the Utah Strip Mine and Horsehead Lake.2 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Russellville
1964 Russellville1964 Print · USGSMid-century Central Arkansas is defined here by the river-valley towns and the surrounding mountain ranges before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Missouri Pacific Railroad and locate landmarks like Arkansas Polytechnic College or Petit Jean State Park.
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