Old Maps of Perry County, Arkansas for Hiking & Exploration

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Perry County, AR maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Dardanelle #4
    1888 Map of Dardanelle #4
    1888 Dardanelle #4
    1888 Print · USGS
    Dardanelle and the Arkansas River valley are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and landings like Centerville, Galla Rock, and Morristown.

  2. 1889 Map of Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Map of Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Morrilton No. 3
    1889 Print · USGS
    Near the end of the nineteenth century, the Arkansas River valley was defined by the massive plateau of Petit Jean Mountain. Genealogists can trace early homesteads in Atkins or near rural centers like Ada, Divide, and the river lands of Gardens Bottoms.

  3. 1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Map of Benton
    1890 Benton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Saline and Pulaski counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network began to reshape the river-valley economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like Brazils and Avilla or locate landmarks like Goosepond Mt and Aplin.

  4. 1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Map of Hot Springs
    1890 Hot Springs
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Fourche La Fave river valleys are mapped here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of isolated mountain settlements. Researchers can trace early family sites near Buckville, Cedar Glades, and the nascent streets of Hot Springs.

  5. 1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Map of Dardanelle
    1890 Dardanelle
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley was a primary corridor of settlement in the 1890s, anchored by the river towns of Dardanelle and Russellville. Genealogists can locate early homesteads near Mt. Nebo, Lutherville, or the old post office at Chickalah.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Map of Morrillton
    1892 Morrillton
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of vital ferry crossings and early rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Morrillton and Perryville or locate river landmarks like Galla Rock Fy. and Stouts Ldg.

  7. 1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Map of Morrillton
    1894 Morrillton
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the Ouachita foothills meet in the 1890s, where river traffic and the rail line define the local economy. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossings near Morrillton, Burnetts Ford, and the rugged heights of Cedar Falls Mt.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Map of Hot Springs
    1894 Hot Springs
    1894 Print · USGS
    The thermal waters of Hot Springs and the surrounding Ouachita wilderness appear here in the decade before the region’s twentieth-century expansion. Genealogists can trace early homesteading locations and vanished rural hubs like Buckville, Cedar Glades, and Wards Crossing.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Map of Benton
    1894 Benton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of steep ridges and critical river crossings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail corridor of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern R. R. near Benton or locate family roots in Avilla and Brazils.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Little Rock, 1978 Print
    1955 Map of Little Rock, 1978 Print
    1955 Little Rock
    1978 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-fifties exhibits a landscape of growing cities, massive military installations, and mountain reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial Bauxite Mines, regional rail lines, and local landmarks like Antioch Church.

  11. 1956 Map of Little Rock
    1956 Map of Little Rock
    1956 Little Rock
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by burgeoning military bases and the timber-and-mineral wealth of the Ouachitas. Genealogists and researchers can trace old rail lines like the Missouri Pacific and find established communities such as Bauxite, Sheridan, and Mabelvale.

  12. 1956 Map of Russellville
    1956 Map of Russellville
    1956 Russellville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the surrounding Boston Mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small timber towns and new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland settlements like Pelsor and Witts Springs or locate the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Little Rock
    1960 Map of Little Rock
    1960 Little Rock
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing military bases and massive new reservoirs. Local historians can trace the mid-century expansion of Little Rock and Hot Springs alongside the industrial works at Bauxite and the Pine Bluff Arsenal.

  14. 1961 Map of Perryville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Perryville, 1962 Print
    1961 Perryville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Perry County and the Arkansas River valley are shown in the early sixties, capturing the area between the river bends and the mountain ridges. Researchers can locate the County Fairground, rural schools like St Elizabeth Sch, and family burial plots including Wolfe Cem and McGhee Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1961 Map of Fourche, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Fourche, 1962 Print
    1961 Fourche
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley meets the Ouachita foothills in the early sixties, showing a landscape of river-bend towns and rising ridgelines. Genealogists can trace family roots through Little Italy and Lundsford Corner, or locate historic sites like Mt Moriah Ch and Rainey Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1961 Map of Houston, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Houston, 1962 Print
    1961 Houston
    1962 Print · USGS
    Perry County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape defined by the winding Arkansas River and the ridges of the Ouachita foothills. Researchers can locate several rural burial sites like Houston Cem and trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Houston and Bigelow.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1961 Map of Adona, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Adona, 1962 Print
    1961 Adona
    1962 Print · USGS
    Centrally located in Perry and Conway counties in the early sixties, this region reveals a rural landscape defined by the Petit Jean River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Hamilton Cem, Liberty Cem, and the small siding of Adona along the rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Gleason, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Gleason, 1962 Print
    1961 Gleason
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the early sixties, showing the vital river crossings and mountain ridges of Faulkner and Perry counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Toadsuck Ferry, the Missouri Pacific rail line, and rural landmarks like Bethel Ch or Casey Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1963 Map of Paron SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Paron SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Paron SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    The interior of the Ouachita National Forest comes into sharp focus during the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Alum Fork and North Fork Saline River. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Stillhouse Creek and find landmarks like Flatside Pinnacle and Walnut Bottom.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1963 Map of Thornburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Thornburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Thornburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the early sixties is defined by the winding Fourche La Fave River and the rural crossroads of Thornburg. Researchers can trace family sites at Tyndall Cem, the community at Antioch, and the Fish Hatchery at Williams Junction.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1963 Map of Fourche SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Fourche SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Fourche SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Saline and Pulaski County borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of deep valleys and named peaks. Genealogists and hikers can trace landmarks like the Cold Spring Cem, Smyrna Ch, and the old Railroad Grade near Holland.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1963 Map of Aplin, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Aplin, 1964 Print
    1963 Aplin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the early sixties is captured here as the Fourche La Fave River winds through the Ouachita foothills. Genealogists can locate Pleasant Grove Cem and Aplin, while terrain enthusiasts can trace the peaks of Link Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1963 Map of Martindale, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Martindale, 1964 Print
    1963 Martindale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Perry and Pulaski counties meet in this early 1960s landscape of river bottoms and high ridges before extensive modern development. Researchers can trace rural life through the homes and cemeteries of Wye, the riverfront at Martindale, and old country sanctuaries like Oak Grove Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Paron, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Paron, 1964 Print
    1963 Paron
    1964 Print · USGS
    Saline County’s forest landscape in the early sixties is shown here as a network of ridges and river forks within the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can trace old roads to the Walnut Bottom Cem, the settlement of Reform, or the Fowler Cem near Paron.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Russellville
    1964 Map of Russellville
    1964 Russellville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Arkansas is defined here by the river-valley towns and the surrounding mountain ranges before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Missouri Pacific Railroad and locate landmarks like Arkansas Polytechnic College or Petit Jean State Park.

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