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1970s Maps of Van Buren County, Arkansas

Explore 14 historic maps of Van Buren County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Van Buren County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Van Buren County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Van Buren County, AR maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Fairfield Bay
    1973 Map of Fairfield Bay
    1973 Fairfield Bay
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fairfield Bay and the surrounding Ozark foothills appear here in the early seventies, just as the area transitioned into a major recreation hub. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bradford Cem, Pine Grove Ch, and the rugged Alum Cave.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1973 Map of Greers Ferry, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Greers Ferry, 1975 Print
    1973 Greers Ferry
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Cleburne County shoreline in the early 1970s shows the growth of lakefront life alongside established mountain settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Bailey Cemetery and West Side School, or locate the historic Treaty Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Clinton, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Clinton, 1975 Print
    1973 Clinton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the surrounding Arkansas Ozarks are captured here during the 1970s as the rising waters of Greers Ferry Lake transformed the river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Pee Dee Cemetery, Christadelphian Church, and the settlement of Choctaw.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Oxley, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Oxley, 1975 Print
    1973 Oxley
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau meets the winding Middle Fork Little Red River in the early 1970s, where three counties converge among steep ridges. Genealogists and hikers can locate family landmarks like Mabrey Cem, the community of Elba, and the heights of Styles Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1973 Map of Shirley, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Shirley, 1975 Print
    1973 Shirley
    1975 Print · USGS
    The river town of Shirley and the budding community of Fairfield Bay are shown in the early seventies as this highland region transformed. Trace local family history at Settlement Cemetery or follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade along the river.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1973 Map of Old Lexington, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Old Lexington, 1975 Print
    1973 Old Lexington
    1975 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and Stone counties are shown here in the early seventies, a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows. Researchers can locate the early settlements of Old Lexington and Old Botkinburg, alongside family landmarks like Holly Mountain Cem and Natural Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1973 Map of Parma, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Parma, 1975 Print
    1973 Parma
    1975 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Ozarks meet the rising waters of Greers Ferry Lake in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlements of Parma and Brewer, or locate the Smart Cem and Sunny Slope Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1974 Map of Smyrna SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Smyrna SE, 1975 Print
    1974 Smyrna SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    North-central Arkansas is captured in the mid-1970s through high-altitude aerial photography, revealing the isolated homesteads and deep woods of the Ozarks. Researchers can pinpoint the exact locations of structures at Lost Corner and trace the winding course of Illinois.
  25. 1974 Map of Smyrna NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Smyrna NE, 1975 Print
    1974 Smyrna NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Pope County in the mid-seventies is documented here through high-resolution aerial imagery rather than traditional contour lines. Researchers can pinpoint the small community of Tilly and trace the winding paths of Middle Fork Illinois Bayou and Bear Creek.
  28. 1976 Map of Shirley, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Shirley, 1977 Print
    1976 Shirley
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the wooded hills of Van Buren County remained defined by the winding course of the Middle Fork Little Red River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the clearings and homesites around Shirley and Rushing as they appeared on the ground decades ago.
  31. 1976 Map of Parma, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Parma, 1977 Print
    1976 Parma
    1977 Print · USGS
    North-central Arkansas in the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of the timbered ridges near Parma. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Middle Fork Little Red River and the expanding shoreline of Greers Ferry Lake.
  34. 1976 Map of Botkinburg, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Botkinburg, 1977 Print
    1976 Botkinburg
    1977 Print · USGS
    North-central Arkansas in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of winding creek valleys and isolated ridge settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout around Botkinburg and the clearings near Rocky Hill along the banks of Archey Creek.
  37. 1976 Map of Old Lexington, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Old Lexington, 1977 Print
    1976 Old Lexington
    1977 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County in the mid-1970s is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of the Ozark foothills. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Old Lexington and Old Botkinburg while following the path of the Middle Fork Little Red River.
  40. 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.
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