1950s Maps of Monroe County, Arkansas

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1954 Map of Indian Bay

   

   1954 Indian Bay

   1954 Print · USGS

   The White River bottomlands of Monroe and Phillips counties come alive in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by oxbow lakes and river management. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Clabe Chapel Sch, Smalley Cem, and the riverside community of Indian Bay.

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10. 1954 Map of De Witt

    

    1954 De Witt

    1954 Print · USGS

    Arkansas County during the early 1950s reveals a productive landscape of rice farms and bayous centered on the town of De Witt. Genealogists and historians can trace many rural landmarks including Wofford Chapel & Cem, the Emanuel Industrial Sch & Ch, and the Prairieville Sch.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1956 Map of Hunter, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Hunter

    1968 Print · USGS

    Eastern Arkansas at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape defined by the ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN rail line and the CACHE RIVER bottomlands. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Woodmans Cem, Beard Sch, and Whitehall Ch & Cem.

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22. 1957 Map of Clarendon

    

    1957 Clarendon

    1957 Print · USGS

    The river and rail landscapes of the Arkansas Delta come alive in this mid-fifties survey of the Clarendon area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at numerous rural landmarks like Mt Pisgah Ch & Cem, Stahley Sch, and the Ramsey Mill Site.

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25. 1957 Map of Holly Grove

    

    1957 Holly Grove

    1957 Print · USGS

    Monroe and Phillips counties are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the delta's deep-rooted network of churches, schools, and rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites like the Shiloh Ch & Cem or the Travelers Rest Cem near the junction of Holly Grove.

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28. 1957 Map of De Valls Bluff

    

    1957 De Valls Bluff

    1957 Print · USGS

    The river bottoms of the White and Cache rivers are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a complex world of oxbow lakes and rail-line settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks such as St. Johns Cem, Beulah, and Ash Grove Ch & Cem.

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31. 1958 Map of Hunter

    

    1958 Hunter

    1958 Print · USGS

    Eastern Arkansas at the dawn of the space age reveals a landscape defined by the Cache River and an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like Odd Fellows Cemetery, Beard School, and Whitehall Church and Cemetery.

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34. 1958 Map of Brinkley, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Brinkley

    1959 Print · USGS

    Monroe and St. Francis counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of three major railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Bemis Plantation and community hubs such as Beauty Spot Ch & Sch or Garrett Grove Cem.

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37. 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.

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