Old Maps of Purdy, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Purdy. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Purdy.


Purdy, AR maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Eureka Springs, 1954 Print
    1900 Map of Eureka Springs, 1954 Print
    1900 Eureka Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Mountains around the Arkansas and Missouri border are shown here during the turn of the century, when the river-and-rail economy was firmly established. Researchers can locate early family crossings and landmarks like Knox Ferry, Pivot Rock, and the St. Louis & San Francisco R. R.

  2. 1901 Map of Eureka Springs
    1901 Map of Eureka Springs
    1901 Eureka Springs
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozarks at the turn of the century are captured here in a time of river ferries and mountain townships. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Eureka Springs and Berryville, or trace historic crossings such as Knox Ferry and Ellis Ford.
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  3. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.

  4. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.

  5. 1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison.

  6. 1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Harrison
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains appear in this mid-century survey as the great White River impoundments were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the St Louis-San Francisco Ry and locate early settlements like Berryville and Gainesville.

  7. 1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Harrison
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the rugged highlands before extensive modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks like Gaither Mountain and follow the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Monett and Purdy.

  8. 1973 Map of Kingston, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Kingston, 1976 Print
    1973 Kingston
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Kings River valley in the early seventies remains a landscape of high peaks and tight-knit hollows. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kingston Cem, Loy Cem, and rural congregations including Big Sandy Ch or Upper Wharton Ch.

  9. 1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Harrison
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri appear in the mid-eighties as a region of deep river valleys and high Ozark ridges. Researchers can trace rural life across several counties, locating the Bear Creek Springs Quarry, the winding Buffalo National River, and hilltop settlements like Alpena.

  10. 1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Harrison
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands and the White River valley are seen here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by its massive reservoirs and protected wilderness. You can trace the rugged corridors of the Missouri & North Arkansas RR or locate historic settlements like Eureka Springs and Jasper.

  11. 2024 Map of Kingston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kingston, 2024 Print
    2024 Kingston
    2024 Print · USGS
    Madison County high country comes into focus here, showing the rural settlements and mountain ridges of the Ozarks in the early 2020s. Trace local family history at Kingston Cem and Upper Campground Cem, or locate the isolated settlement of Purdy near the banks of the Kings River.

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