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1970s Maps of Monroe County, Arkansas

Explore 14 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, AR maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Indian Bay
    1970 Map of Indian Bay
    1970 Indian Bay
    1970 Print · USGS
    The White River bottomlands in the late sixties remain a maze of oxbow lakes and wetlands along the Monroe and Phillips county lines. Genealogists can trace family names at St John Cem or locate rural landmarks like Hill Chapel and the Indian Mound.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of De Witt
    1970 Map of De Witt
    1970 De Witt
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta comes to life in this survey of the De Witt area, where a complex network of flumes and bayous supports a thriving agricultural landscape. Trace the local heritage through family-named landmarks like Yoder Cem, Eldridge Corner, and Forks LaGrue Ch.
  7. 1971 Map of De Valls Bluff
    1971 Map of De Valls Bluff
    1971 De Valls Bluff
    1971 Print · USGS
    Prairie County's river-driven landscape is shown here in the early 1970s, as railroads and river landings still defined the region's character. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Luke Cem, Philadelphia Cem, and the community of Biscoe along the White River.
  10. 1971 Map of Wheatley, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Wheatley, 1973 Print
    1971 Wheatley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Wheatley and the surrounding St. Francis County wetlands are captured here in the early seventies as modern transit intersected traditional farm life. Genealogists can trace family names and community ties through sites like Monroe Academy, Pilgrim Rest Cem, and the cluster of Goodwin Cems.
  13. 1971 Map of Park Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Park Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Park Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    Monroe County, Arkansas, is captured here in the early seventies as a community of rural churches and aquaculture. Researchers can trace family roots at Dyer Ch Cem or explore the landscape of Big Slash and the small settlement at Park Grove.
  16. 1971 Map of Monroe, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Monroe, 1973 Print
    1971 Monroe
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta comes into focus in the early 1970s at the intersection of three counties, where the Louisiana Purchase Monument stands. Trace the development of local aquaculture and rural settlements like Monroe, Blackton, and Macedonia Ch.
  19. 1971 Map of Brinkley, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Brinkley, 1973 Print
    1971 Brinkley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brinkley and the surrounding delta lowlands of Monroe County appear here at a peak of rail and aviation development in the 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Macedonia Cem or locate community hubs like Wheatley Chapel and the Federer Memorial Airport.
  22. 1971 Map of Garrett Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Garrett Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Garrett Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta comes into focus in the early seventies, detailing the rural intersections of Lee and Monroe counties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Bemis Plantation, Moro Temple, and several local cemeteries including Long Cane Cemetery.
  25. 1971 Map of Keevil, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Keevil, 1973 Print
    1971 Keevil
    1973 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a hub of railroad activity and aquaculture in the early seventies, centered around the junction at Brinkley. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like St John Ch, Riddell Landing Strip, and Jordan Cem.
  28. 1971 Map of Holly Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Holly Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Holly Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Holly Grove and the settlement at Lawrenceville are captured here in the early seventies, connected by the Missouri Pacific rail line. Trace family roots at Travelers Rest Cem, Redmans Cem, or Mt Zion Ch among the sloughs and bayous.
  31. 1971 Map of Pine City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Pine City, 1973 Print
    1971 Pine City
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta comes alive in the early seventies as the Missouri Pacific crosses the Monroe County line. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through small settlements like Ragtown, Postelle, and the rural St Marks Ch.
  34. 1971 Map of Hunter West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hunter West, 1973 Print
    1971 Hunter West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Woodruff and Monroe counties in the early 1970s reveal a complex system of agricultural water management and small rural settlements. Trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern rail line or locate ancestral sites at Lake Grove Cem and Cotton Plant.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1972 Map of Clarendon
    1972 Map of Clarendon
    1972 Clarendon
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Delta in the early seventies centers on the river and rail hub of Clarendon at the confluence of the White River. Researchers can trace old family landmarks across the bottomlands, from the Bateman Cem and Hunter Chapel to the Preston Ferry crossing.
  40. 1974 Map of Holly Grove
    1974 Map of Holly Grove
    1974 Holly Grove
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of specialized aquaculture and historic survey points. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural congregations and burial sites like Big Star Ch, Postelle Cem, and the Louisiana Purchase Monument.
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