Old Maps of El Dorado, Arkansas for Metal Detecting
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El Dorado, AR maps
(28)- 1927 Map of El Dorado
1927 El Dorado1927 Print · USGSUnion County, Arkansas, is captured here in the late twenties as the oil boom transformed the landscape around El Dorado. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Caledonia and find rural landmarks such as Old Parker Chapel and Jennys Store.2 unique versions available - 1930 Map of El Dorado, 1949 Print
1930 El Dorado1949 Print · USGSUnion County enters its oil boom era during the late twenties, with this survey capturing the burgeoning industry surrounding El Dorado. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Shady Grove Sch and Fairview Sch, or locate family sites near Parnell Cemetery. - 1951 Map of El Dorado, 1953 Print
1951 El Dorado1953 Print · USGSSouthern Arkansas in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the Missouri Pacific railroad and rural growth around El Dorado. Genealogists can locate numerous landmarks like Parkers Chapel Sch, Wesley Chapel, and Caledonia.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of El Dorado, 1967 Print
1953 El Dorado1967 Print · USGSSouth Arkansas in the mid-1960s was a landscape of industrial growth and river-fed commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive Oil and Gas Fields around Magnolia, the expansive U S Naval Ammunition Depot, and the busy rail lines of the Missouri Pacific.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of El Dorado
1957 El Dorado1957 Print · USGSSouth Arkansas in the mid-1950s was a critical hub of military logistics and rail-river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across the Arkansas Louisiana border and locate sites like the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot or the rail junctions at Magnolia and Camden. - 1958 Map of El Dorado
1958 El Dorado1958 Print · USGSSouthern Arkansas and the Louisiana borderlands are shown during a period of heavy rail traffic and defense industry activity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot or locate family roots in Smackover, Huttig, and Nashville.3 unique versions available - 1960 Map of El Dorado
1960 El Dorado1960 Print · USGSSouth Central Arkansas in the late fifties was a hub of energy production and defense industry. Researchers can trace the extensive Oil and Gas Fields around El Dorado or locate family landmarks like Old Park Cem and New Hope Church. - 1962 Map of Smackover, 1963 Print
1962 Smackover1963 Print · USGSSouthern Arkansas was defined by its petroleum wealth and rural community centers during the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Smackover Training Sch, Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, and the Sycamore Grove Ch Cem.4 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Smackover
1964 Smackover1964 Print · USGSSouthern Arkansas in the mid-sixties was a landscape defined by the booming petroleum industry and the winding path of the Ouachita River. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Paul Ch, Beech Springs Camp, and the busy Smackover Oil & Gas Field.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of El Dorado West
1981 El Dorado West1981 Print · USGSEl Dorado was a thriving center of the Arkansas oil industry during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Old Parkers Chapel Cem, Hickory Grove Chapel, and the South El Dorado Oil Field.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of El Dorado East
1981 El Dorado East1981 Print · USGSThe oil-rich landscape east of El Dorado is captured here in the early eighties, showing a complex network of wells and refineries. Local historians can trace established communities like Old Union and locate rural landmarks such as Union High Sch and Shady Grove Cem. - 1985 Map of El Dorado, 1986 Print
1985 El Dorado1986 Print · USGSSouth-central Arkansas and the Louisiana borderlands appear here in the mid-1980s, defined by the energy industry and river bottomlands. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Old Parkers Chapel Cem, the Smackover Gas Field, and the El Dorado & Wesson RR.2 unique versions available - 1989 Map of El Dorado, 1990 Print
1989 El Dorado1990 Print · USGSThe Arkansas-Louisiana borderlands in the late eighties show a landscape of heavy industry and wildlife conservation centered on the Ouachita River. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and transport via the Missouri Pacific RR, Poison Springs State Forest, and the vast Felsenthal Pool. - 2011 Map of El Dorado East, 2011 Print
2011 El Dorado East2011 Print · USGSEast of El Dorado in the early twenty-first century, this landscape shows the deep footprint of the Arkansas oil industry alongside long-standing rural communities. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family and community landmarks, from Zion Watch Cemetery to the Nick Springs Lookout Tower. - 2011 Map of Smackover, 2011 Print
2011 Smackover2011 Print · USGSThe oil-rich landscape of Union County, Arkansas, is captured here just after the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace family ties and local history across several burial sites, including Rehobeth Cemetery and Ingram-Reeves Cemetery. - 2011 Map of El Dorado West, 2011 Print
2011 El Dorado West2011 Print · USGSEl Dorado at the start of the decade showcases a unique mix of university life, aviation, and oil production. Genealogists can trace family names at Parkers Chapel Cemetery and Stamps Cemetery, or explore the rural environs of Newell and Cargile. - 2014 Map of El Dorado West, 2014 Print
2014 El Dorado West2014 Print · USGSEl Dorado and its western reaches are shown here during a period of industrial activity and established rural community life. Researchers can trace family sites and local history through numerous burial grounds like Stamps Cem and the South El Dorado Oil Field. - 2014 Map of Smackover, 2014 Print
2014 Smackover2014 Print · USGSThe oil-rich landscape of Union County is on full display here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Smackover Oil and Gas Field and locate rural landmarks like Sycamore Grove Cem or Norphlet Cem. - 2014 Map of El Dorado East, 2014 Print
2014 El Dorado East2014 Print · USGSThe oil-rich country east of El Dorado in the early 21st century reveals a landscape of production and long-standing rural communities. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Old Union Cem and Newton Cem alongside landmarks such as the Nick Springs Lookout Tower. - 2017 Map of El Dorado East, 2017 Print
2017 El Dorado East2017 Print · USGSThe eastern outskirts of El Dorado and rural Union County appear here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape rich with family history. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Old Union Cem, Newton Cem, and the community of Smithville. - 2017 Map of El Dorado West, 2017 Print
2017 El Dorado West2017 Print · USGSEl Dorado and its western outskirts are captured in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by industry and historical community sites. Trace the roots of local families at Old Parkers Chapel Cem and Shady Grove Cem or follow the path of the old Rock Island Right of Way. - 2017 Map of Smackover, 2017 Print
2017 Smackover2017 Print · USGSThe oil and timber lands of Union County are captured here in the late 2010s, showing the enduring layout of rural settlements and industrial roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Samckover Cem, Ebenezer Cem, and the quiet community of Sandy Land. - 2020 Map of El Dorado East, 2020 Print
2020 El Dorado East2020 Print · USGSThe eastern outskirts of El Dorado and the rural reaches of Union County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names and burial sites at Old Union Cem, Wesley Cem, and Brock Cem tucked among the drainages of Bayou de Loutre. - 2020 Map of Smackover, 2020 Print
2020 Smackover2020 Print · USGSSouth Arkansas oil country is captured in the early 21st century, centered on the historic boomtown of Smackover. Family historians can trace numerous rural burial sites like Rehobeth Cem, Haynes Cem, and Sycamore Grove Cem scattered between Norphlet and EL DORADO. - 2020 Map of El Dorado West, 2020 Print
2020 El Dorado West2020 Print · USGSUnion County in the early twenty-first century reveals the urban expansion of El Dorado and its surrounding rural hamlets. Local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Parkers Chapel Cem, Galilee Cem, and Newell.
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