Old Maps of Benton, Arkansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Benton with 30 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Benton has changed over the decades.


Benton, AR maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1938 Map of Benton
    1938 Map of Benton
    1938 Benton
    1938 Print · USGS
    Saline County industry and rural life are captured here in the late 1930s, just as the Bauxite Mines were fueling the local economy. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country churches like Grape Chapel or locate old river crossings such as Wray Ford and Daniels Ford.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Benton
    1944 Map of Benton
    1944 Benton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Saline County in the mid-1940s centers on the industrial hub of Benton and the neighboring Bauxite Mines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Grape Chapel, Pitkin Cem, and the State Hospital.

  5. 1944 Map of Benton, 1946 Print
    1944 Map of Benton, 1946 Print
    1944 Benton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Benton and the surrounding aluminum mining districts come to life in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Rock Island, locate rural schools like Bennett Sch, and find family names at Lee Cem or Liberty Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1964 Map of Little Rock
    1964 Map of Little Rock
    1964 Little Rock
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Arkansas in the mid-sixties is a landscape of mountain ridges, industrial rail lines, and growing military hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Bauxite and Hot Springs or locate rural landmarks like Sparkman and the Pine Bluff Arsenal.

  10. 1974 Map of Benton, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Benton, 1977 Print
    1974 Benton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Benton and the surrounding Saline County mining district are captured in the mid-seventies just as the aluminum industry and rail lines shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Woodland Cem, early schools such as Perrin Sch, and the extensive Mine works near Bauxite.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1974 Map of Haskell, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Haskell, 1977 Print
    1974 Haskell
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Saline River valley in the mid-1970s reveals a transitioning landscape of rural homesteads and emerging infrastructure. Researchers can locate family burial grounds like Grimm Cem, study the MISSOURI PACIFIC rail lines, or trace the grounds of the Benton State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1974 Map of Congo, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Congo, 1977 Print
    1974 Congo
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Saline and Pulaski county line runs through this mid-1970s landscape of rural settlements and winding creeks. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including Pipkin Cemetery, Congo Church, and the community of Avilla.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Little Rock, 1988 Print
    1985 Map of Little Rock, 1988 Print
    1985 Little Rock
    1988 Print · USGS
    Little Rock and its surrounding river valley are shown in the mid-eighties as the region balanced urban expansion with its industrial and military roots. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of institutions and family landmarks, including Mount Holly Cem, the Bauxite Mines, and Central High Sch.

  14. 1994 Map of Benton, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Benton, 2000 Print
    1994 Benton
    2000 Print · USGS
    Benton and the surrounding Saline County countryside are shown here in the mid-1990s, capturing a landscape shaped by the local mining industry and river geography. Researchers can trace historic family burial grounds like Lee Cem or locate community centers such as Wright Chapel and the Saline County Airport.

  15. 1994 Map of Congo, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Congo, 2000 Print
    1994 Congo
    2000 Print · USGS
    Saline County communities near the Pulaski County line are captured here in the mid-1990s as the area balanced rural roots with growing infrastructure. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use at Congo Ch, Pipkin Cem, and the old Quarries near Big Ridge.

  16. 2011 Map of Congo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Congo, 2011 Print
    2011 Congo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Salem, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Benton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Benton, 2011 Print
    2011 Benton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Haskell, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Haskell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Haskell, 2011 Print
    2011 Haskell
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Haskell, Kentucky, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Congo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Congo, 2014 Print
    2014 Congo
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Salem, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Benton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Benton, 2014 Print
    2014 Benton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Haskell, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Haskell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Haskell, 2014 Print
    2014 Haskell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Haskell, Kentucky, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Congo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Congo, 2017 Print
    2017 Congo
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Salem, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Haskell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Haskell, 2017 Print
    2017 Haskell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Haskell, Kentucky, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Benton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Benton, 2017 Print
    2017 Benton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Haskell, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of Congo, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Congo, 2020 Print
    2020 Congo
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Bryant, Salem, and other nearby areas

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