1950s Maps of Scott County, Arkansas

Explore 19 historic maps of Scott County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Scott County, AR maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Mcalester
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains and the coal country of Southeast Oklahoma are shown here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of McAlester, Wilburton, and Antlers alongside the rugged terrain of Kiamichi Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Ione
    1951 Map of Ione
    1951 Ione
    1951 Print · USGS
    Logan and Scott Counties appear at the start of the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Petit Jean Creek and the southern Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can locate old community hubs like Ione, Elm Park, and the French Prairie Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Huntington
    1951 Map of Huntington
    1951 Huntington
    1951 Print · USGS
    Sebastian County’s coal-mining corridor is captured here at mid-century, showing the rail-linked settlements of Huntington and Hartford. Researchers can trace family history through locations like Gooberhull School, the Coal and Coke Company mines, and Beaulah.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1958 Map of Loving, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Loving, 1959 Print
    1958 Loving
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands come into focus in the late 1950s as the Ouachita National Forest meets the winding Poteau River. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Loving Cem, Black Fork Cem, and the Haws Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Mena, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mena, 1959 Print
    1958 Mena
    1959 Print · USGS
    Polk County life in the late fifties centered on the mountain valleys around Mena and the Ouachita National Forest boundary. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Stilwell Sch, the Kansas City Southern Railroad corridor, and many family burial grounds including Yocana Cem.

  9. 1958 Map of Bates, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bates, 1959 Print
    1958 Bates
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late fifties reveal a landscape of ridge-top forests and valley industry. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Hiawatha School, Cauthron, and several family burial grounds including Sligar Cem and Loving Cem.

  10. 1958 Map of Potter, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Potter, 1959 Print
    1958 Potter
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands are shown here in the late fifties, dominated by the ridges of the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can locate old settlements like Zafra and Potter, family cemeteries such as Sexton Cem, and the path of the Kansas City Southern RR.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Cauthron, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Cauthron, 1959 Print
    1958 Cauthron
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Poteau River valley in the late fifties was defined by the arrival of the rail line and the thick forest of the Ouachita range. Trace local history at Cauthron, the Morgan Spring Ch, or the Poteau Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Horseshoe Mountain, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Horseshoe Mountain, 1959 Print
    1958 Horseshoe Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    Scott County, Arkansas, is shown during the late fifties as a network of mountain settlements and family cemeteries deep within the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can trace local heritage at Brawley, Tintop, and several rural burial grounds like Walnut Grove Cem or Slover Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Y City, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Y City, 1959 Print
    1958 Y City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Ouachita National Forest are captured here in the late 1950s, detailing the isolated settlements along the Scott and Polk county line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Chant Cem, the high Wolf Pinnacle Lookout Tower, and the site of Eureka Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Bates, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bates, 1959 Print
    1958 Bates
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late fifties are defined by the timbered slopes of the Ouachita National Forest. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor of the Kansas City Southern railroad through Coaldale and Bates to find family sites like Sliger Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Rich Mountain, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rich Mountain, 1959 Print
    1958 Rich Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rich Mountain and the Ouachita National Forest are shown in the late fifties as a high-altitude corridor of recreation and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at Sexton Cem and Center Point Ch near the Kansas City Southern line.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Acorn, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Acorn, 1959 Print
    1958 Acorn
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains of western Arkansas come into focus in the late fifties, showing the interplay of the timbered hills and small valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the Kansas City Southern rail line as it passes Acorn, noting local landmarks like Foran Cem and Acorn Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Mountain Fork, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mountain Fork, 1959 Print
    1958 Mountain Fork
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma state line runs through these high ridges in the late fifties, where the Kansas City Southern railroad winds through the mountains. Researchers can trace the development of Wilhelmina State Park and locate historic sites like Healy Cem and the settlement at Mountain Fork.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Oden, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Oden, 1960 Print
    1959 Oden
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley in the late fifties is a landscape of mountain ridges and riverside settlements. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Pine Ridge, the Goodner Cem, and the Gaston Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Mount Ida, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mount Ida, 1960 Print
    1959 Mount Ida
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery County interior is documented in the late fifties as the rising waters of Lake Ouachita began to reshape the river valley. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries and church sites like Crystal Hill Ch, McKinney Cem, and the village of Hog Jaw.
    2 unique versions available

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