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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Explore 24 historic maps of Fort Smith 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.

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Fort Smith, AR maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Fort Smith
    1943 Map of Fort Smith
    1943 Fort Smith
    1943 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the Arkansas River valley are shown here during the height of the Second World War as the region became a major military hub. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schools and churches, such as St Marys School and Pleasant Ridge Church and Cem, alongside industrial sites like the Strip Mine and Smelter.
  4. 1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Map of Fort Smith
    1946 Fort Smith
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, as new reservoirs began to transform the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-served towns from Muskogee to Fort Smith and locate landmarks like Camp Chaffee.
  7. 1947 Map of Van Buren, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Van Buren, 1954 Print
    1947 Van Buren
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront cities of Fort Smith and Van Buren are shown in the late 1940s, just as the regional industrial footprint was expanding. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Missouri Pacific or locate local landmarks like St Scholastica Academy and the Zinc Smelter.
  10. 1947 Map of Fort Smith, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of Fort Smith, 1966 Print
    1947 Fort Smith
    1966 Print · USGS
    Post-war Arkansas and Oklahoma meet at the river bend during this era of urban expansion and rail dominance. Researchers can trace the development of FORT SMITH neighborhoods and identify local landmarks like St Boniface Church and School and Twin City Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of Van Buren, 1969 Print
    1947 Map of Van Buren, 1969 Print
    1947 Van Buren
    1969 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and the northern reaches of Fort Smith are shown in the late 1940s during a period of heavy industrial activity. Researchers can find numerous strip mines, the zinc smelter, and several country churches including Sunnyside Church.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Barling, 1971 Print
    1947 Map of Barling, 1971 Print
    1947 Barling
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley south of Fort Smith is shown here during a period of significant military and industrial presence. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fort Chaffee and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Sch, the tuberculosis sanitorium, and the settlement of Jenny Lind.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of South Fort Smith, 1967 Print
    1948 Map of South Fort Smith, 1967 Print
    1948 South Fort Smith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Arkansas-Oklahoma line are captured here in the late 1940s as industry and recreation expanded beyond the city limits. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as St Scholastica Academy, Oak Cemetery, and the Dunbar School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Map of Fort Smith
    1951 Fort Smith
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and its neighboring Oklahoma borderlands are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial connectivity. Researchers can trace the development of urban neighborhoods and rural outposts like Moffett, Dora, and Bluemouse School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Map of Van Buren
    1951 Van Buren
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's river-front industry and rural settlements are captured in the late 1940s, just as the postwar era began to shape the Van Buren landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Fairview Cemetery, Wright Town, and the old Zinc smelter.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Barling
    1951 Map of Barling
    1951 Barling
    1951 Print · USGS
    The military expansion at Camp Chaffee and the riverside life of Sebastian County are captured here in the years following the war. Researchers can trace family sites near New Jenny Lind or locate the St Marys Ch and Sch and various local coal mines.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of South Fort Smith
    1951 Map of South Fort Smith
    1951 South Fort Smith
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the early fifties show a landscape of river-bend farming and industrial growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schools like Pocola School, old burial grounds at Oak Cemetery, and community landmarks like the White Bluff Church.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Map of Fort Smith
    1965 Fort Smith
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas are captured here during a period of massive post-war change as new reservoirs reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Midland Valley RR and find established communities like Stilwell, Sallisaw, and Stigler.
  37. 1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Map of Fort Smith
    1967 Fort Smith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley and the foothills of the Ozarks are captured here during a period of significant military and industrial activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of Camp Chaffee and Camp Gruber or locate vanished rail stops along the Midland Valley RR.
  40. 1976 Map of Fort Smith, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Fort Smith, 1978 Print
    1976 Fort Smith
    1978 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the Oklahoma borderlands are captured in high-contrast detail in the mid-seventies, showing the region's transition from urban center to rural floodplain. Researchers can trace the layout of the city near Moffett or study the agricultural plots and timberlines surrounding Roland and Dora.
  43. 1976 Map of Barling, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Barling, 1978 Print
    1976 Barling
    1978 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Fort Smith and the massive military footprint of the mid-1970s are captured here through detailed aerial photography. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Barling and Massard alongside the barracks and roads of Fort Chaffee.
  46. 1976 Map of Van Buren, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Van Buren, 1978 Print
    1976 Van Buren
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of rapid change as interstate highways began to reshape the region. Local researchers can trace the urban interface between Van Buren and Fort Smith or locate the rural outpost of Concord.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a landscape shaped by massive river reservoirs and sprawling military reservations. Trace the historic rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate regional landmarks like Fort Gibson, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, and Barling.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Smith, 1979 Print
    1978 Fort Smith
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands in the late seventies show a region defined by river navigation, coal mining, and military expansion. You can trace industrial footprints like the Strip Mines and the vast Fort Chaffee Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1987 Map of Van Buren, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Van Buren, 1988 Print
    1987 Van Buren
    1988 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and northern Fort Smith are captured in the late 1980s as the riverfront and rail lines continued to shape local industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Antioch Cem, Old Concord Cem, and the Westark Com College campus.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1987 Map of South Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of South Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 South Fort Smith
    1988 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Arkansas and Oklahoma come alive in the late eighties, documenting the expansion of FORT SMITH and its satellite communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Woodland Cem, find the site of St Scholastica Academy, or explore the industrial landscape of Arkoma and Pocola.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1987 Map of Barling, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Barling, 1988 Print
    1987 Barling
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley during the late eighties shows the expansion of Fort Smith and the massive infrastructure of Fort Chaffee. Researchers can trace family roots through several local burial sites like Barling Cem or locate the rural Rye Hill Ch and Howard Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1987 Map of Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Fort Smith, 1988 Print
    1987 Fort Smith
    1988 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Arkansas and Oklahoma meet in the late eighties as urban growth expands across the valley. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Wyatt Mem Ch, legacy schools, and the industry of the Moffett Bottom gas fields.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1997 Map of Van Buren, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Van Buren, 1999 Print
    1997 Van Buren
    1999 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and the northern edge of Fort Smith appear here in the late nineties as a bustling river-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Antioch Cem or locate former community centers like Shibley and Wright Town.
  70. 1997 Map of Fort Smith, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Fort Smith, 1999 Print
    1997 Fort Smith
    1999 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and the surrounding borderlands of Oklahoma and Arkansas are captured here during the late nineties, showing the city's expansion toward the river. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the National Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Spradling School and Alexander Memorial Church.
    2 unique versions available
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