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1940s Maps of Fort Smith, Arkansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Fort Smith from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Fort Smith's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Fort Smith's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

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
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