Old Maps of Monroe County, Arkansas for Metal Detecting
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Monroe County, AR maps
(159)- 1935 Map of Clarendon, 1943 Print
1935 Clarendon1943 Print · USGSThe river and rail networks of Monroe and Arkansas counties are frozen in time during the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Mt Zion Ch & Cem, the Ramsey Mill Site, and Harris Ferry. - 1939 Map of Indian Bay, 1941 Print
1939 Indian Bay1941 Print · USGSThe Arkansas delta near the confluence of the White River and Arkansas River is shown here just before the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses and churches, including Pin Oak Sch, Hill Chapel, and the St John Church and Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Hunter, 1942 Print
1939 Hunter1942 Print · USGSWoodruff and Cross counties were at the peak of their rail-driven economy just before the war, when timber and agriculture dominated the Delta. Genealogists can trace family names at Odd Fellows Cem or locate rural landmarks like Hillmann Jr High Sch and the Whitehall Ch & Cem.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Holly Grove, 1942 Print
1940 Holly Grove1942 Print · USGSMonroe County was a landscape of rail-driven trade and rural community anchors in the years just before the war. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family landmarks, from the Masonic Hall School and Travelers Rest Cem to the local siding at Chimney Spur.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Brinkley, 1942 Print
1940 Brinkley1942 Print · USGSBrinkley 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 - 1941 Map of De Witt, 1942 Print
1941 De Witt1942 Print · USGSArkansas County’s rice-growing prairie is shown in detail during the early 1940s, revealing a landscape transformed by intensive irrigation and rail transport. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Wofford Chapel, Prairieville Sch, and the St Louis Southwestern rail line. - 1941 Map of De Valls Bluff, 1943 Print
1941 De Valls Bluff1943 Print · USGSThe White River basin in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of complex oxbows and timbered bottomlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like St Johns Cem, Beulah, and the Richland Sch.2 unique versions available - 1941 Map of Clarendon, 1946 Print
1941 Clarendon1946 Print · USGSThe river-driven economy of the Arkansas delta is on full display here in the early 1940s, centered on the confluence of the White and Cache rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing landmarks like Preston Ferry, the Ramsey Mill Site, and Lookout Store.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Helena
1948 Helena1948 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1950 Map of Helena
1950 Helena1950 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
1953 Memphis1966 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1954 Map of Indian Bay
1954 Indian Bay1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of De Witt
1954 De Witt1954 Print · USGSArkansas 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. - 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print
1955 Helena1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Memphis
1956 Memphis1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Hunter, 1968 Print
1956 Hunter1968 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1957 Map of Clarendon
1957 Clarendon1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Holly Grove
1957 Holly Grove1957 Print · USGSMonroe 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. - 1957 Map of De Valls Bluff
1957 De Valls Bluff1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Hunter
1958 Hunter1958 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1958 Map of Brinkley, 1959 Print
1958 Brinkley1959 Print · USGSMonroe 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 - 1959 Map of Helena
1959 Helena1959 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Helena
1960 Helena1960 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1967 Map of Indian Bay SE, 1968 Print
1967 Indian Bay SE1968 Print · USGSThe Arkansas Delta's bottomlands are preserved in the late sixties within the White River National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can trace old river landings and local family landmarks like Hortons Landing, Jones Cem, and Eagle Nest Lake.3 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Turner, 1968 Print
1967 Turner1968 Print · USGSMonroe and Phillips counties come alive in the late sixties as the White River bottomlands give way to a network of rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Israel Cem, St John Ch, and the community of Turner.2 unique versions available
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