Old Maps of Newton County, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

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Newton County, AR maps

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  1. 1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Washington
    1879 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas backcountry in the late 1870s is captured in this focused survey of the Ozark foothills. Researchers can trace the rugged headwaters of Illinois Creek and identify landmarks like Grapevine Mountain and Longs Spr.

  2. 1887 Map of Smyrna
    1887 Map of Smyrna
    1887 Smyrna
    1887 Print · USGS
    In the late 1880s, the Smyrna area of Pope County was a landscape of steep Ozark elevations and winding waterways. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths of Illinois Creek and Hurricane Cr as they flow around the base of Grapevine Mountain.

  3. 1889 Map of Treat
    1889 Map of Treat
    1889 Treat
    1889 Print · USGS
    Inland Pope County is shown in this rare nineteenth-century advance sheet during the early geological survey of the state. Researchers can trace the original topography around the Laurel settlement and family-named landmarks like Evans Hill and Levi Br.

  4. 1889 Map of Marshall #3
    1889 Map of Marshall #3
    1889 Marshall #3
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozarks come into focus in the late nineteenth century as early surveyors mapped the headwaters of the Illinois Bayou. Researchers can trace the steep elevations of Grapevine Mountain and locate early landmarks like Longs Spr and the East Fork.

  5. 1889 Map of Ozone
    1889 Map of Ozone
    1889 Ozone
    1889 Print · USGS
    Johnson County in the late nineteenth century is showcased in this rare advance sheet, featuring the early development of the Ozarks. Genealogists and historians can trace the creek-side settlement of Hagarsville and landmarks like Lick Hill and Grannys Creek.

  6. 1892 Map of Marshall
    1892 Map of Marshall
    1892 Marshall
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Searcy and Van Buren Counties appear here in the early 1890s, characterized by isolated mountain settlements and complex river headwaters. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and family-named landmarks such as Wileys Cove, Hendersons Knob, and Witts Springs.

  7. 1893 Map of Yellville
    1893 Map of Yellville
    1893 Yellville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northern Arkansas in the late nineteenth century was a world defined by its rivers and local crossings. You can trace the ancestral ferry routes along the White River and locate settlements with unique local nicknames like Peel (Needmore) and St Joe (Monkey Run).
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Marshall
    1894 Map of Marshall
    1894 Marshall
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the 1890s reveals a sparse network of mountain settlements and family landmarks. Genealogists can locate early community centers like Snow Ball and Witts Springs or trace ancestral lands near Point Peter and Hendersons Knob.

  9. 1901 Map of Marshall
    1901 Map of Marshall
    1901 Marshall
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the 1890s reveals a rugged network of high ridges and river forks where isolation defined early settlement. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland communities like Snowball, Witts Springs, and Wileys Cove before modern infrastructure reached the Boston Mountain range.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1903 Map of Yellville
    1903 Map of Yellville
    1903 Yellville
    1903 Print · USGS
    North Central Arkansas in the late nineteenth century is a land of winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and river crossings like Denton Ferry, Yellville, and the remote outposts of Dodd City or St. Joe.

  11. 1904 Map of Harrison, 1954 Print
    1904 Map of Harrison, 1954 Print
    1904 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas are documented here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape of pioneer settlements and new rail lines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and commerce at Blantons Mill, the village of Carrollton, and the regional hub of Harrison.

  12. 1905 Map of Harrison
    1905 Map of Harrison
    1905 Harrison
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Plateau at the start of the century was a land of winding mountain railroads and isolated creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the highlands from Lead Hill to Green Forest, finding early industrial landmarks like Blantons Mill and the Rock Quarry.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1905 Map of Yellville
    1905 Map of Yellville
    1905 Yellville
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Ozark Mountains and the winding White River define this area at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of river crossings and small settlements like Denton Ferry, Rush, and Elixir Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1906 Map of Batson
    1906 Map of Batson
    1906 Batson
    1906 Print · USGS
    Johnson County highlands come into focus in the early 1900s through this rare advance sheet of the southern Batson area. Local historians can trace the early layout of Harmony, Hunt, and Grace near the waters of the East Fork of Horse Head Creek.

  15. 1929 Map of Yellville, 1954 Print
    1929 Map of Yellville, 1954 Print
    1929 Yellville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozark river valleys and early rail corridors of north-central Arkansas are shown here during the late 1920s. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Whites Ferry and Moony Ford or locate regional hubs such as Yellville and Cotter.

  16. 1932 Map of Treat, 1972 Print
    1932 Map of Treat, 1972 Print
    1932 Treat
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozarks come alive in this early 1930s survey of the Piney Creek highlands. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous one-room schools like Ross Sch and remote outposts like Sand Gap Felsor PO or Fort Douglas.

  17. 1933 Map of Mt Judea, 1970 Print
    1933 Map of Mt Judea, 1970 Print
    1933 Mt Judea
    1970 Print · USGS
    Newton County's mountain communities were still deeply isolated during the early 1930s, connected by winding roads through the Boston Mountains. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near numerous local institutions like Union Hill Sch or the remote Macedonia Sch.

  18. 1934 Map of Treat
    1934 Map of Treat
    1934 Treat
    1934 Print · USGS
    Pope County highlands during the early thirties show a rugged network of forest outposts and mountain schools. Researchers can trace the layout of community sites like Sand Gap Pelsor PO, Ross Sch, and the Fairview Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1934 Map of Ozone, 1975 Print
    1934 Map of Ozone, 1975 Print
    1934 Ozone
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Boston Mountains of Arkansas appear in the mid-1930s as a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace genealogical roots at the Gillian Settlement, locate long-gone schools like Mountain Hall Sch, or find rural landmarks including the Devils Knob Fire Tower.

  20. 1936 Map of Ozone
    1936 Map of Ozone
    1936 Ozone
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Boston Mountains of Johnson and Newton counties appear in the mid-thirties as a landscape of isolated ridges and winding hollows. Genealogists can trace family roots through the many rural schools and churches, including Murray Chapel Sch, Gillian Settlement, and the Hignite Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1939 Map of Snowball, 1967 Print
    1939 Map of Snowball, 1967 Print
    1939 Snowball
    1967 Print · USGS
    Searcy and Newton Counties are shown here just before the 1940s, highlighting a landscape of dispersed mountain farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Arnold Cem, Witts Springs, and Juanita Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1940 Map of Mt Judea
    1940 Map of Mt Judea
    1940 Mt Judea
    1940 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Arkansas Ozarks appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and national forest land. Researchers can find many rural landmarks, from Diamond Cave and Mt Judea to the Smith Cem and Deer Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1940 Map of Smyrna, 1961 Print
    1940 Map of Smyrna, 1961 Print
    1940 Smyrna
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas Ozarks around the Pope and Searcy county lines are shown here at a time when small mountain schools and isolated settlements were the heart of the community. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Smyrna Cem or find the sites of vanished homesteads near Lost Corner and Nogo Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1941 Map of Snowball
    1941 Map of Snowball
    1941 Snowball
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buffalo River highlands of Searcy and Newton counties are shown here just before the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through a dense network of country schools and churches, from Snowball to Faith Mission and the Welcome Home Sch.

  25. 1942 Map of Snowball
    1942 Map of Snowball
    1942 Snowball
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Newton and Searcy counties appear here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Buffalo River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote sites like Hendrix Cem, Witt Springs, and Juanita Sch.

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