Old Maps of Smyrna, Arkansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Smyrna with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Smyrna has changed over the decades.


Smyrna, 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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1943 Map of Smyrna
    1943 Map of Smyrna
    1943 Smyrna
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Boston Mountains of Pope and Van Buren counties appear in the early 1940s as a landscape of isolated ridges and headwater creeks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of rural life at Old Smyrna Cem, Union Hill Sch, and the remote settlement of Nogo.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1974 Map of Smyrna NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Smyrna NW, 1975 Print
    1974 Smyrna NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Upper Pope County is captured in mid-seventies aerial detail just as the rural landscape remained largely untouched by large-scale modern clearing. Local historians and genealogists can pinpoint exact farmstead locations near Ben Hur and trace the drainage of the Fork and Bayou.

  12. 1977 Map of Russellville
    1977 Map of Russellville
    1977 Russellville
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River Valley and surrounding Ozark Mountains are documented here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure development. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks such as Mount Carmel Cem, St Josephs Church, and several remote Coal Mine sites along the Missouri Pacific RR line.

  13. 1980 Map of Smyrna
    1980 Map of Smyrna
    1980 Smyrna
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pope County and the surrounding Ozark highlands are captured here in the late seventies as a landscape of isolated mountain communities and deep hollows. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Ben Hur, the Old Smyrna Cem, and the Smyrna Ch near the banks of the Illinois Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1983 Map of Mountain View
    1983 Map of Mountain View
    1983 Mountain View
    1983 Print · USGS
    North-central Arkansas comes into sharp focus during the early eighties, showing the transition from traditional Ozark mountain settlements to a landscape shaped by major reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through mountain hamlets like Snowball, Witts Springs, and Timbo, or locate landmarks such as Zion Hill Church and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  15. 1984 Map of Russellville
    1984 Map of Russellville
    1984 Russellville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley was undergoing significant change in the 1950s as transportation and water management reshaped the region from Russellville to Conway. Researchers can trace the era's rail networks like the Missouri Pacific RR and explore landmarks like Magazine Mountain and Petit Jean State Park.

  16. 1992 Map of Russellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Russellville, 1993 Print
    1992 Russellville
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the early nineties shows a landscape defined by the Arkansas River valley and the surrounding national forests. Trace the development of river towns like Russellville and Dardanelle alongside landmarks such as Lake Dardanelle and Magazine Mtn.

  17. 2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Smyrna
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Smyrna, including Raspberry, Nogo, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Smyrna
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Smyrna, including Raspberry, Nogo, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Smyrna, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Smyrna, 2017 Print
    2017 Smyrna
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Smyrna, including Raspberry, Nogo, and other nearby areas

  20. 2020 Map of Smyrna, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Smyrna, 2020 Print
    2020 Smyrna
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Smyrna, including Raspberry, Nogo, and other nearby areas

  21. 2024 Map of Smyrna, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Smyrna, 2024 Print
    2024 Smyrna
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Pope and Newton counties are revealed here in recent detail, showing a landscape of isolated mountain settlements. Researchers can trace family sites near Smyrna, Nogo, and Ben Hur, or locate the Old Smyrna Cem and Falling Water Falls.

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