Old Maps of Ward, Arkansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Ward. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Ward, AR maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Lonoke
    1940 Map of Lonoke
    1940 Lonoke
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Lonoke County interior during the late Depression era shows a landscape of rail-dependent towns and prairie farmsteads. Researchers can trace the early road network and family history through sites like Butlerville, the Confederate Cemetery, and Carlisle.

  2. 1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Map of Helena
    1948 Helena
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its great rivers and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family locations near Bemis Plantation, Helena, and smaller rail stops like Wheatley and Moro.

  3. 1949 Map of Lonoke
    1949 Map of Lonoke
    1949 Lonoke
    1949 Print · USGS
    Lonoke and Carlisle are captured in the late thirties, when the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad defined the local corridor. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the Camp Nelson Confederate Cem and rural schools like Pittman Sch or Bethlehem Sch.

  4. 1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Map of Helena
    1950 Helena
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Phillips County and the surrounding Delta region are shown at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural communities like Old Austin, Cotton Plant, and West Helena, or follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR across Grand Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Lonoke, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lonoke, 1952 Print
    1950 Lonoke
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lonoke and Carlisle are centered in this mid-century survey of central Arkansas, highlighting a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family roots at Camp Nelson Confederate Cem or locate rural landmarks like Jacksons Store and Sylvania.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
    1955 Helena
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta and Mississippi floodplains are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of expanding flood control and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Arkansas State College Experimental Rice Farm or Friars Point.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Map of Helena
    1959 Helena
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mississippi River and the Grand Prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and locate community landmarks like Helena and the White River National Wildlife Refuge.

  10. 1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Map of Helena
    1960 Helena
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions meet along the great river bends during a period of significant agricultural and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Clarendon or locate landings along the Mississippi River and White River.

  11. 1963 Map of Beebe, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Beebe, 1964 Print
    1963 Beebe
    1964 Print · USGS
    Beebe and the surrounding Lonoke and White County borderlands are captured here in the early sixties as the railroad era transitioned into the modern age. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Stony Point Cem, Apple Hill Ch, and Union Valley Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1982 Map of Oak Grove
    1982 Map of Oak Grove
    1982 Oak Grove
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lonoke County in the early eighties shows a detailed landscape of rural settlements and historic burial grounds. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Camp Nelson Confederate Cem, Old Austin Cem, and the Sylvania Church.

  13. 1986 Map of Brinkley
    1986 Map of Brinkley
    1986 Brinkley
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Grand Prairie and White River basin come to life in the mid-1980s, showing the intersection of heavy rail and interstate travel through eastern Arkansas. Genealogists can locate family sites near Sylvania Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the rural community of De Valls Bluff.

  14. 1986 Map of Searcy
    1986 Map of Searcy
    1986 Searcy
    1986 Print · USGS
    White County and its neighbors reached a period of established agricultural and rail prosperity by the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Velvet Ridge, Sunnydale, and Cotton Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1990 Map of Brinkley, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Brinkley, 1991 Print
    1990 Brinkley
    1991 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas at the start of the 1990s is defined by the agricultural rhythms of the Grand Prairie and the vital White River corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked growth of Brinkley and Des Arc alongside older landmarks like Peckerwood Lake.

  16. 1994 Map of Beebe
    1994 Map of Beebe
    1994 Beebe
    1994 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river corridor of central Arkansas comes into focus in the mid-1990s as the town of Beebe expands. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of landmarks including the Dunkard Brethren Cemetery, Stony Point, and the Beebe Speedway.

  17. 2024 Map of Oak Grove, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Oak Grove, 2024 Print
    2024 Oak Grove
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lonoke County at the present day retains its deep historical roots even as suburban areas like Austin and Cabot expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites such as Camp Nelson, Sylvania Cem, and Old Austin.

  18. 2024 Map of Beebe, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Beebe, 2024 Print
    2024 Beebe
    2024 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape where historic rural settlements meet modern regional growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Apple Hill Cem, the campus of Arkansas State University Beebe, and early crossroads at Barentine Corner.

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