1950s Maps of Phillips County, Arkansas

1. 1950 Map of Helena

   

   1950 Helena

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-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.

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4. 1954 Map of Mellwood

   

   1954 Mellwood

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Arkansas and Mississippi borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s as the Delta landscape adapted to massive flood control projects. Genealogists can trace family names at White Parker Cem and old settlements like Mellwood or Rena Lara.

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7. 1954 Map of Indian Bay

   

   1954 Indian Bay

   1954 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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10. 1954 Map of Henrico

    

    1954 Henrico

    1954 Print · USGS

    The White River bottoms and the Laconia Circle in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape shaped by shifting river channels and timber transport. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks like Henrico, Malcolm Chapel & Cem, and the Stimson Co Tram.

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13. 1955 Map of Latour

    

    1955 Latour

    1955 Print · USGS

    The riverfront at Helena and West Helena is shown in the mid-fifties, featuring a landscape defined by the Mississippi's shifting bends and flood control projects. Genealogists can locate numerous landmarks including the Walters-Southland Institute and Spring Lake Cem & Ch.

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16. 1955 Map of Farrell

    

    1955 Farrell

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi Delta in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by shifting river channels and agricultural expansion. Local historians can locate early landings like Fitzhugh Ldg and trace family names at the Lonesome Pine Cem or Saunders Chapel & Cem.

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19. 1955 Map of Helena, 1967 Print

    

    1955 Helena

    1967 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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22. 1956 Map of Marvell, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Marvell

    1957 Print · USGS

    Phillips County and Lee County farming communities are caught in detail during the mid-fifties, centered on the rail crossroads at Marvell. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of country landmarks like Pilgrim Ch Sch & Cem, Neuka Spur, and Schaffhauser Cem.

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25. 1957 Map of Holly Grove

    

    1957 Holly Grove

    1957 Print · USGS

    Monroe 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.

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28. 1959 Map of Helena

    

    1959 Helena

    1959 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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