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Old Maps of Ouachita County, Arkansas

Explore 156 old maps of Ouachita County, spanning from 1901 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Ouachita County, AR maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Gurdon
    1901 Map of Gurdon
    1901 Gurdon
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southwest Arkansas at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape defined by the arrival of the rails and the timber industry. Researchers can trace the development of early rail towns like Gurdon, Prescott, and Whelen Springs along the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern R. R.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Camden
    1903 Map of Camden
    1903 Camden
    1903 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of river-bend commerce and emerging rail towns along the Ouachita River. Trace family roots in early settlements like Holly Springs, Bearden, and the industrial hub at Eagle Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Camden
    1951 Map of Camden
    1951 Camden
    1951 Print · USGS
    Camden and its industrial neighbors Cullendale and Fairview are captured here in the early 1950s as rail and river travel shaped south Arkansas. Researchers can trace local genealogy through Greenwood Cem or locate community hubs like Lincoln High Sch and the Bradley Ferry (Aband).
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of El Dorado, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of El Dorado, 1967 Print
    1953 El Dorado
    1967 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas in the mid-1960s was a landscape of industrial growth and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Oil and Gas Fields around Magnolia, the expansive U S Naval Ammunition Depot, and the busy rail lines of the Missouri Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of El Dorado
    1957 Map of El Dorado
    1957 El Dorado
    1957 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas in the mid-1950s was a critical hub of military logistics and rail-river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across the Arkansas Louisiana border and locate sites like the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot or the rail junctions at Magnolia and Camden.
  16. 1958 Map of El Dorado
    1958 Map of El Dorado
    1958 El Dorado
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Arkansas and the Louisiana borderlands are shown during a period of heavy rail traffic and defense industry activity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot or locate family roots in Smackover, Huttig, and Nashville.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of El Dorado
    1960 Map of El Dorado
    1960 El Dorado
    1960 Print · USGS
    South Central Arkansas in the late fifties was a hub of energy production and defense industry. Researchers can trace the extensive Oil and Gas Fields around El Dorado or locate family landmarks like Old Park Cem and New Hope Church.
  22. 1962 Map of Lisbon, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Lisbon, 1963 Print
    1962 Lisbon
    1963 Print · USGS
    Union and Ouachita counties are captured here in the early sixties as the regional oil industry reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family sites like Lone Oak Cem and Dumas City alongside the sprawling Smackover Oil and Gas Field.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Louann, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Louann, 1963 Print
    1962 Louann
    1963 Print · USGS
    South Arkansas at the peak of the mid-century energy boom reveals a landscape shaped by the Smackover Oil and Gas Field. Researchers can trace old family sites and rail stops including Louann, Kirkland, and the Old Liberty Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Smackover NE, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Smackover NE, 1963 Print
    1962 Smackover NE
    1963 Print · USGS
    The river bottoms and timberlands of south-central Arkansas are captured here in the early sixties, just as the landscape was mapped via modern aerial photography. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through several remote burial sites and churches, including St Paul Cem, Pickett Cem, and China Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Buena Vista, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Buena Vista, 1963 Print
    1962 Buena Vista
    1963 Print · USGS
    Ouachita County in the early sixties shows a landscape where quiet rural life met a burgeoning petroleum industry. Genealogists can trace family names at Pleasant Ridge Cem or Haltom Cem, while historians can locate the old ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN line.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1962 Map of Smackover, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Smackover, 1963 Print
    1962 Smackover
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Arkansas was defined by its petroleum wealth and rural community centers during the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Smackover Training Sch, Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, and the Sycamore Grove Ch Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1962 Map of Calion, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Calion, 1963 Print
    1962 Calion
    1963 Print · USGS
    Union County during the early 1960s shows a landscape defined by the winding Ouachita River and a growing petroleum industry. Researchers can trace rural church history at Bethel Ch or explore the rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Snow Hill, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Snow Hill, 1963 Print
    1962 Snow Hill
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley in the early 1960s reveals a mix of bottomland oxbows and industrial energy. Researchers can trace the development of the Smackover Oil and Gas Field and find landmarks like Snow Hill and the Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Mt Holly, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Mt Holly, 1963 Print
    1962 Mt Holly
    1963 Print · USGS
    Union County and Columbia County borders meet in this early 1960s survey during the peak of local petroleum activity. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous landmarks like Mt Holly, Big Hickory Cem, and Friendship Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Smackover
    1964 Map of Smackover
    1964 Smackover
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Arkansas in the mid-sixties was a landscape defined by the booming petroleum industry and the winding path of the Ouachita River. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Paul Ch, Beech Springs Camp, and the busy Smackover Oil & Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Louann
    1964 Map of Louann
    1964 Louann
    1964 Print · USGS
    The oil fields and river landings of southern Arkansas are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Silver Hill Ch, Pleasant Ridge Cem, and the riverfront at Frenchport Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1969 Map of Stephens, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Stephens, 1971 Print
    1969 Stephens
    1971 Print · USGS
    Stephens and its surrounding oil fields are captured here during a peak era of petroleum production in southern Arkansas. Researchers can trace the rural network of St Louis Southwestern rail stops, local schools like Carver Sch, and several country churches including New Zion Hill Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Reader, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Reader, 1972 Print
    1970 Reader
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Little Missouri River bottomlands and timber country are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural life at Bethlehem Ch, the Lewis Randolph Grave, and the rail town of Reader.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1971 Map of Tates Bluff, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tates Bluff, 1973 Print
    1971 Tates Bluff
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Little Missouri rivers converge here in the early 1970s, forming a complex network of wetlands and river bluffs. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including Easley Cem, Kansas Cem, and the rural community of Vaden.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1971 Map of Ouachita, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ouachita, 1973 Print
    1971 Ouachita
    1973 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of South Arkansas are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by timber and water. You can trace the path of an abandoned railroad line or locate family landmarks like Smead Ch and the Brazeale Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1971 Map of Harmony Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Harmony Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Harmony Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    Ouachita County during the early 1970s reveals a landscape defined by the winding Ouachita River and a quiet rural economy. Researchers can trace family history at Rumph Cem or locate the old tracks of the St Louis Southwestern RR near Harmony Grove.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1971 Map of Camden, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Camden, 1973 Print
    1971 Camden
    1973 Print · USGS
    Camden and its riverside suburbs are captured in the early seventies as industrial expansion and timber-hauling railroads defined the local economy. Genealogists can trace family roots at Confederate Cem and Cullendale Cem or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Lincoln High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1971 Map of Bragg City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bragg City, 1973 Print
    1971 Bragg City
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley south of Camden comes into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of state forest land and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line to Bragg City or locate rural landmarks like Capernaum Ch and Tate Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1971 Map of Camden SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Camden SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Camden SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Ouachita County during the early 1970s reveals a transition between the developing outskirts of Camden and the rural creek bottoms to the west. Researchers can trace historical family sites and local landmarks like Finnswitch, Pleasant Ridge, and the Mt Olive Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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