Old Maps of Bayless, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Bayless. 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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Bayless, AR maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Brinkley, 1942 Print
    1940 Map of Brinkley, 1942 Print
    1940 Brinkley
    1942 Print · USGS
    Brinkley and the surrounding Delta counties are shown in the 1940s as a bustling junction of three major railroads. Researchers can trace the legacy of local agriculture and community life through sites like Bemis Plantation, Lennon High School, and Garret Grove Ch Sch & Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1958 Map of Brinkley, 1959 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2024 Map of Keevil, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Keevil, 2024 Print
    2024 Keevil
    2024 Print · USGS
    Monroe County agriculture and rail history are front and center in this recent survey of the Brinkley area. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous sites including Saint John Cem, Jordan Cem, and the small community of Alfrey.

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