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1980s Maps of Polk County, Arkansas

Explore 16 historic maps of Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Polk County, AR maps

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  1. 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.
  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
  7. 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.
  10. 1984 Map of Vandervoort
    1984 Map of Vandervoort
    1984 Vandervoort
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rail line and national forest lands of Polk County appear in detail during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use across Hatfield, Vandervoort, and local landmarks like Cecil Cemetery and Union Church.
  13. 1984 Map of Cove, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cove, 1985 Print
    1984 Cove
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the early 1980s come alive through this detailed survey of the rail corridor between Cove and Hatfield. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Pleasant Hill Cem, the crossroads at Plunketville, and several country churches like Pleasant Grove Ch.
  16. 1985 Map of Bog Springs
    1985 Map of Bog Springs
    1985 Bog Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high ridges and rural valleys of the Ouachita region. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Bog Springs to Hatton, including Oak Grove Church and Whiskey Peak.
  19. 1985 Map of Wickes
    1985 Map of Wickes
    1985 Wickes
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita foothills of western Arkansas are seen here in the mid-1980s, centered on the railroad town of Wickes. Researchers can locate several family landmarks and rural institutions, including Daniel Cem, the Kansas City Southern line, and Crystal Hill Ch.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1986 Map of Baker Springs
    1986 Map of Baker Springs
    1986 Baker Springs
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Arkansas in the mid-eighties was a landscape of protected forests and river-fed basins near the Howard and Polk county line. Local historians can trace rural settlements like Baker Springs and Duckett or find extractive sites like the Shale Pit near the Cossatot River.
  31. 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
  34. 1986 Map of Umpire
    1986 Map of Umpire
    1986 Umpire
    1986 Print · USGS
    Howard County and the southern fringes of the national forest are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of timber management and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family sites around Umpire and Mineola or locate landmarks like the Shady Lake Recreation Area and Galena.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1986 Map of Nichols Mountain
    1986 Map of Nichols Mountain
    1986 Nichols Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains in the mid-1980s remain a landscape of dense forests and high peaks like Tall Peak and Buckeye Mountain. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Saline River and locate the small settlement of Shady near old mining sites.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1986 Map of Eagle Mountain
    1986 Map of Eagle Mountain
    1986 Eagle Mountain
    1986 Print · USGS
    Polk County was a landscape of deep ridges and river headwaters in the mid-1980s, primarily protected within the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can trace old mining sites on Rocky Mountain or locate the springs at Gillham Springs along the Cossatot River valley.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1986 Map of De Queen
    1986 Map of De Queen
    1986 De Queen
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands are shown here in the mid-1980s, highlighting the complex water systems and mountain ridges of the Ouachita region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Kansas City Southern and find old community sites such as Ultima Thule or Oak Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1989 Map of Mena, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Mena, 1991 Print
    1989 Mena
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita and Kiamichi mountains define this borderland region in the late 1980s. Local historians can trace the Kansas City Southern RR corridor from Mena through settlements like Heavener and past the waters of Wister Lake.
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