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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bear Creek, Arkansas

Explore 13 historic maps of Bear Creek from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Bear Creek's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Bear Creek's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Bear Creek, AR maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1939 Map of Snowball, 1967 Print
    1939 Map of Snowball, 1967 Print
    1939 Snowball
    1967 Print · USGS
    Searcy and Newton Counties are shown here just before the 1940s, highlighting a landscape of dispersed mountain farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Arnold Cem, Witts Springs, and Juanita Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Snowball
    1941 Map of Snowball
    1941 Snowball
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek, including Bass, Welcome Home, and other nearby areas
  10. 1942 Map of Snowball
    1942 Map of Snowball
    1942 Snowball
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of Newton and Searcy counties appear here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Buffalo River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote sites like Hendrix Cem, Witt Springs, and Juanita Sch.
  13. 1949 Map of Snowball
    1949 Map of Snowball
    1949 Snowball
    1949 Print · USGS
    The northern Arkansas highlands of the late 1940s are shown here in detail, from the banks of the Buffalo River to the small upland villages. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous landmarks like Dodson Cem, Snowball, and the Wasson Sch.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1974 Map of Snowball SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Snowball SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Snowball SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Witt Springs and the surrounding Searcy County uplands are captured in clear detail during the mid-seventies. This aerial perspective allows researchers to trace family homesites and clearing patterns along Calf Creek, Bear Creek, and the crossroads at Witt Springs.
  25. 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.
  28. 1980 Map of Witts Springs, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Witts Springs, 1981 Print
    1980 Witts Springs
    1981 Print · USGS
    The highland communities of Searcy County come into focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape of remote ridges and deep hollows. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Chinquapin Cem, Welcome Home, and the Church of Christ near Witts Springs.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
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