1980s Maps of Montgomery County, Arkansas

Explore 14 historic maps of Montgomery County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Montgomery County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Montgomery County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Montgomery County, AR maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Polk Creek Mtn, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Polk Creek Mtn, 1981 Print
    1980 Polk Creek Mtn
    1981 Print · USGS
    The interior of Montgomery County comes to life in the early 1980s as a landscape of remote ridges and small mountain communities. Trace family roots at Murphy Ch, find the historic river crossing at Caddo Ford, or locate the isolated settlement of Alf.

  2. 1980 Map of Big Fork, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Big Fork, 1981 Print
    1980 Big Fork
    1981 Print · USGS
    Big Fork and the surrounding Ouachita Mountains are captured here in the late seventies, a period of established forest management and rural preservation. Genealogists and hikers can trace landmarks like Pleasant Grove Cem, Huddleston Cem, and the trails near Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area.

  3. 1980 Map of Langley, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Langley, 1981 Print
    1980 Langley
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita foothills come alive in this late-seventies survey of the Langley area, where the Cossatot Mountains meet the Little Missouri River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Langley, locate Cogburn Cem, and explore the rugged terrain near Redland Gap.

  4. 1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Athens
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rural Ouachita Mountains come into focus in the early 1980s, documenting the small community of Athens and its neighboring hills. Genealogists can trace family names at White Oak Cem or locate the old Mizels Chapel and Slate Pit.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Lake Ouachita
    1982 Map of Lake Ouachita
    1982 Lake Ouachita
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains of West Central Arkansas are shown here during the early eighties, a time of established recreation and protected timberlands. Researchers can locate small communities like Buckville (PO) and Pencil Bluff or trace the drainage of the Fourche La Fave River.

  6. 1985 Map of Brushy Creek Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Brushy Creek Mountain, 1986 Print
    1985 Brushy Creek Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was characterized by dense timber and isolated mountain settlements in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and hikers can trace the geography around Oden, find the Cem on Big Brushy Creek, or explore the heights of Mill Creek Mountain.

  7. 1985 Map of Buck Knob, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Buck Knob, 1986 Print
    1985 Buck Knob
    1986 Print · USGS
    The rugged Ouachita National Forest and the intersection of three Arkansas counties define this 1980s survey. Researchers can locate the Ouachita Trail, a remote Cem, and recreation sites near Mill Creek Recreation Area.

  8. 1985 Map of Pine Ridge, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Pine Ridge, 1986 Print
    1985 Pine Ridge
    1986 Print · USGS
    Pine Ridge and Cherry Hill are documented here in the mid-1980s, situated within the vast timberlands of the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can locate several remote Cem sites and trace the path of the Ouachita River past Bear Den Mtn.

  9. 1985 Map of Oden, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Oden, 1986 Print
    1985 Oden
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the Ouachita Mountains during the mid-eighties, this survey captures the river-valley communities and timberlands of Montgomery County. Researchers can trace family roots in Oden, find the Union Hill Ch, or locate landmarks like Hog Jaw Mountain and Rock Spring.

  10. 1986 Map of Sims
    1986 Map of Sims
    1986 Sims
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley comes to life in the mid-1980s, showing the intersection of national forest lands and rural Montgomery County settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace local landmarks like Sims, the Harris Trail, and the Lookout Tower atop Muddy Mountain.

  11. 1986 Map of Arkadelphia
    1986 Map of Arkadelphia
    1986 Arkadelphia
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southwest Arkansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of timbered ridges and significant new reservoirs. Researchers can trace rural schoolhouses and churches like Sunshine Sch and Hempwallace Ch alongside the famous Crater of Diamonds State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Reed Mountain
    1986 Map of Reed Mountain
    1986 Reed Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a land of timbered ridges and river valleys in the mid-1980s, shaped by the waters of the Ouachita River. Researchers can locate old family landmarks like Lone Grave Cem, the remote Crystal Mine, and the settlement of Sweethome.

  13. 1986 Map of Story
    1986 Map of Story
    1986 Story
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern waters of Lake Ouachita and the surrounding forest highlands are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate early settlements like Story and Washita or trace family landmarks such as Harold Ridge and the Cem near Gibbs.

  14. 1986 Map of Mount Ida, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Mount Ida, 1987 Print
    1986 Mount Ida
    1987 Print · USGS
    Mount Ida and the surrounding Montgomery County highlands are shown here in the mid-eighties as a landscape of timbered ridges and river settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Womble Trail and locate family-named locales like Hog Jaw, Owley, and Mauldin.

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