Old Maps of Lawrence County, Arkansas

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Lawrence County, AR maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Strawberry
    1932 Map of Strawberry
    1932 Strawberry
    1932 Print · USGS
    The river bottoms of Northeast Arkansas are captured in the early 1930s, showing the intersection of the Strawberry River and Black River. Researchers can locate historic landmarks like the Pruitts Mill Site, Buck Cem, and local schools including Cord Sch.

  2. 1932 Map of Walnut Ridge
    1932 Map of Walnut Ridge
    1932 Walnut Ridge
    1932 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Randolph counties come alive in the early thirties at the critical rail junction of Walnut Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of rural landmarks, from the Old Walnut Ridge Sch and Hoxie High Sch to local crossings like Indian Ford.

  3. 1934 Map of Powhatan
    1934 Map of Powhatan
    1934 Powhatan
    1934 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Randolph counties are mapped here in the early 1930s, showing a river-dependent landscape tied to the Black River. Researchers can trace old ferry crossings like Gibson Ferry and family-named landmarks such as Whitlow Cem and Lauratown.

  4. 1935 Map of Powhatan
    1935 Map of Powhatan
    1935 Powhatan
    1935 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Black and Spring Rivers comes alive in the mid-1930s, documenting a time when river ferries and rail travel defined Lawrence County life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lauderdale Ch Sch & Cem, Gibson Ferry, and the landing at Sissons Ld.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of Sedgwick, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Sedgwick, 1936 Print
    1935 Sedgwick
    1936 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Craighead counties are shown here during a period of extensive drainage and rural expansion in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small landmarks like Three Way Inn, Fifty Six Sch, and Herman Ch & Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Alicia, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Alicia, 1936 Print
    1935 Alicia
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Black River bottomlands of the 1930s are captured here during a period of transition from river landings to rail and highway transit. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and vanished schools such as Clover Bend Sch, Vandy Cem, and the Old Martin Mill Place.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1935 Map of Strawberry, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Strawberry, 1936 Print
    1935 Strawberry
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northeast Arkansas in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of upland ridges and river bottomlands at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace rural family life through many churchyards and schools, from Sulphur Rock up to the Pruitte Mill Site and Saffell.

  8. 1935 Map of Walnut Ridge, 1947 Print
    1935 Map of Walnut Ridge, 1947 Print
    1935 Walnut Ridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Walnut Ridge and Hoxie serve as a vital railroad crossroads during the mid-thirties, where the St. Louis-San Francisco and Missouri Pacific lines meet. Researchers can trace rural family roots through landmarks like Gum Stump Ch & Sch, Whitaker Cem, and the old settlement at Lesterville.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1940 Map of Gainesville, 1942 Print
    1940 Map of Gainesville, 1942 Print
    1940 Gainesville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Greene County was defined by its ridge and river bottomlands in the early 1940s, as rural communities thrived along the local railroads. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Jones Ridge Cem, St Johns Ch & Cem, and Greene Co High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1941 Map of Strawberry, 1946 Print
    1941 Map of Strawberry, 1946 Print
    1941 Strawberry
    1946 Print · USGS
    The rural river valleys of northeast Arkansas are shown here during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of small schools and post offices. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Saffell Post Office, Buck Cem, and Harmony Sch.

  11. 1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Memphis
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas and the Memphis riverfront are shown here during the mid-century period of regional growth and river management. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR through Forrest City or locate river landmarks like President's Island.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Strawberry, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Strawberry, 1956 Print
    1955 Strawberry
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozark foothills come alive in the mid-fifties, centered on the Strawberry settlement and its rural surrounds. Genealogists can trace a wealth of family history through local landmarks like Willmuth Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and Saffell.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Memphis
    1956 Map of Memphis
    1956 Memphis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta and the bluffs of West Tennessee meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive river systems and rail hubs. Researchers can trace the path of Crowleys Ridge or locate vanished river landings near Centennial Island and Island No 35.

  14. 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

  15. 1958 Map of Gainesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Gainesville, 1962 Print
    1958 Gainesville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Greene County in the late fifties was a landscape of ridges and river bottoms defined by small agricultural settlements and rural schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of sites like Jones Ridge Cem, Evening Star Ch, and the community at Stanford.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 1959 Map of Sedgwick, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Sedgwick, 1961 Print
    1959 Sedgwick
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Arkansas in the late fifties shows a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and river bottomlands. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Egypt Sch, Arnold Cem, and churches such as Little Brown Ch.

  18. 1960 Map of Gainesville
    1960 Map of Gainesville
    1960 Gainesville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Arkansas in the late fifties shows the sharp contrast between the managed Cache River bottoms and the heights of Crowleys Ridge. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bonds Cem, Pruitt Ch, and the original settlement at Gainesville.

  19. 1960 Map of Sedgwick
    1960 Map of Sedgwick
    1960 Sedgwick
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Arkansas in the late fifties was a landscape of river bottomlands and rail-hub towns like Sedgwick and Bono. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds and country parishes such as Manning Cem, Egypt Sch, and Little Brown Ch.

  20. 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.

  21. 1965 Map of Walnut Ridge SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Walnut Ridge SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Walnut Ridge SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northeast Arkansas in the mid-sixties reveals an agricultural landscape shaped by a sophisticated network of drainage ditches and river sloughs. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through sites like Whiskerville, Oak Grove Ch, and the Jenkins Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of O'Kean, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of O'Kean, 1966 Print
    1965 O'Kean
    1966 Print · USGS
    Randolph and Lawrence counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by its winding river bottoms and the Missouri Pacific line. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Sharum, Frye Cem, and Rickey Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Smithville, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Smithville, 1966 Print
    1965 Smithville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arkansas in the mid-1960s is defined by its rural river valleys and small crossroads settlements. Genealogists can trace family names at Bratcher Cem and Massey Cem or locate the Union Missionary Ch near Jesup.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1965 Map of Walnut Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Walnut Ridge, 1966 Print
    1965 Walnut Ridge
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lawrence County rail crossroads of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie are captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of two major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Whittaker Cem, Manning Cem, and the rural community at Ponders.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Manson, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Manson, 1966 Print
    1965 Manson
    1966 Print · USGS
    Randolph and Lawrence Counties come alive in this mid-century survey as the river and rail network shaped local commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near College City, the St Louis-San Francisco railroad, and old burial sites like Mt Zion Cemetery.

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