Old Maps of Oak Park, Fort Smith for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Oak Park with 16 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 Oak Park has changed over the decades.


Oak Park, Fort Smith maps

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  1. 1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Fort Smith
    1879 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and Van Buren stand at the edge of the frontier in the late eighteen-seventies, just as the railroads began to reshape the Arkansas River valley. Trace the early town plats and find rural community anchors like Zenobia P.O., Lillie, and the Ferry crossings.

  2. 1887 Map of Van Buren
    1887 Map of Van Buren
    1887 Van Buren
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas frontier meets the Indian Territory in the late nineteenth century, centered on the growing river hubs of Fort Smith and Van Buren. Genealogists and researchers can locate old post offices like Cavanaugh P.O. and trace the early routes of the Ft. Smith & Southern R. R.

  3. 1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Map of Fort Smith
    1890 Fort Smith
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Indian Territory border was a landscape of rapid transition in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early post offices like Jenny Lind P.O. and Oak Bower (Lavaca P.O.) or follow the path of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 2024 Map of Fort Smith, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Smith, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Smith
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas-Oklahoma borderlands come alive in this recent survey of the river valley. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Smith National Historic Site, locate family plots at National Cem or Newlon Cem, and follow the path of the Arkansas River.

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