1900s (20th Century) Maps of Washington County, Arkansas
Explore 61 historic maps of Washington County 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.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Washington County, AR maps
(61)- 1900 Map of Eureka Springs, 1954 Print
1900 Eureka Springs1954 Print · USGSThe Ozark Mountains around the Arkansas and Missouri border are shown here during the turn of the century, when the river-and-rail economy was firmly established. Researchers can locate early family crossings and landmarks like Knox Ferry, Pivot Rock, and the St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. - 1901 Map of Winslow
1901 Winslow1901 Print · USGSThe Boston Mountains and the Arkansas border are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, documenting the critical rail passage through the Ozarks. Genealogists and historians can trace the Frisco Line, the historic Old Wire Road, and early settlements like Cove City and Cane Hill.5 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Eureka Springs
1901 Eureka Springs1901 Print · USGSThe Arkansas Ozarks at the turn of the century are captured here in a time of river ferries and mountain townships. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Eureka Springs and Berryville, or trace historic crossings such as Knox Ferry and Ellis Ford.3 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Fayetteville
1901 Fayetteville1901 Print · USGSNorthwest Arkansas is seen here at the start of the twentieth century as railroads and trade began to reshape the Ozark foothills. Researchers can locate the Pea Ridge Battlefield and Elkhorn Tavern, or trace early industrial sites like Osage Mills and Rhea's Mill.4 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Tahlequah
1901 Tahlequah1901 Print · USGSTahlequah and the Cherokee Nation are captured here during the final years of the Indian Territory era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Female Seminary, Elm Springs Mission, and the rail-stop settlements of Stilwell and Wauhillau.8 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Siloam Springs, 1904 Print
1903 Siloam Springs1904 Print · USGSThe border of Arkansas and the Cherokee Nation comes to life in this survey from the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Siloam Springs or locate small landmarks like Shoaps Store and Round Spring Church. - 1904 Map of Siloam Springs
1904 Siloam Springs1904 Print · USGSThe Arkansas and Indian Territory borderlands are captured here at the turn of the century, prior to Oklahoma statehood. Researchers can trace the early layout of Siloam Springs and locate vanished landmarks like Shoaps Store or the Round Spring Church.7 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Fayetteville
1904 Fayetteville1904 Print · USGSNorthwest Arkansas was a land of emerging railroads and Civil War memory at the turn of the century. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Rhea's Mill, the Pea Ridge Battlefield, and early river crossings like Vanwinkle Ferry. - 1905 Map of Tahlequah
1905 Tahlequah1905 Print · USGSTahlequah and the surrounding Cherokee Nation are captured here in the years before Oklahoma statehood. Researchers can trace the early rail routes and find historic sites like the Female Seminary, the Cherokee Orphan Asylum, and Elm Springs Mission. - 1943 Map of St. Paul, 1956 Print
1943 St. Paul1956 Print · USGSThe upper Ozark highlands of Madison County are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of isolated mountain schools and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through landmarks like St Paul, Hazel Valley Sch, and the Riverside Cem.5 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Harrison
1945 Harrison1945 Print · USGSThe Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake. - 1946 Map of St. Paul
1946 St. Paul1946 Print · USGSMadison County's rugged Ozark interior is captured in the mid-forties, showing a landscape of remote hollows and mountain schools. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Liberty Cem, Delaney Creek Sch, and the community of St Paul.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Fort Smith
1946 Fort Smith1946 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1949 Map of Harrison
1949 Harrison1949 Print · USGSThe Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home. - 1954 Map of Harrison
1954 Harrison1954 Print · USGSThe Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison. - 1954 Map of Tulsa
1954 Tulsa1954 Print · USGSNortheast Oklahoma and the Ozark border are shown here during a period of massive industrial and infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Tri-State Mining District and the development of major reservoirs like Grand Lake O' The Cherokees.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Russellville
1956 Russellville1956 Print · USGSThe Arkansas River valley and the surrounding Boston Mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of small timber towns and new reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland settlements like Pelsor and Witts Springs or locate the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sonora, 1959 Print
1958 Sonora1959 Print · USGSNorthwest Arkansas was entering a period of significant growth in the late fifties, as the borders of Springdale pushed toward the river bluffs. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous rural landmarks like Accident Sch, Southern Grove Ch, and Nells Bluff Ford.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Goshen, 1959 Print
1958 Goshen1959 Print · USGSThe foothills of Washington and Madison counties are shown here in the late fifties as a network of small settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Richland Tabernacle, Tisdale Ford, and the Benson Lookout Tower.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Spring Valley, 1959 Print
1958 Spring Valley1959 Print · USGSNorthwest Arkansas in the late fifties was a landscape of winding river valleys and dispersed family homesteads at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists can trace family names through rural burial grounds like Austin Cem and Whitener Cem or locate the old Pilgrims Rest Sch.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Fayetteville, 1959 Print
1958 Fayetteville1959 Print · USGSFayetteville was established as a major university town and rail hub in the late fifties, anchored by the University of Arkansas. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family plots and institutions, from the National Cem to rural outposts like Salem Ch and Appleby.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Elkins, 1959 Print
1958 Elkins1959 Print · USGSThe White River valley in the late fifties is captured here at a time of established rural communities and family-run farmsteads. Researchers can locate many ancestral sites like St Joseph Cem, Buckner Ch, and the settlement of Baldwin.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
1958 Tulsa1968 Print · USGSNortheast Oklahoma and the Ozark borderlands are captured here during a massive era of reservoir construction and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Tulsa, the sprawling Lake O' the Cherokees, and historical sites like Pea Ridge National Military Park.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
1958 Harrison1973 Print · USGSThe Ozark and Boston Mountains appear in this mid-century survey as the great White River impoundments were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the St Louis-San Francisco Ry and locate early settlements like Berryville and Gainesville. - 1963 Map of Tulsa
1963 Tulsa1963 Print · USGSThe Oklahoma and Arkansas borderlands are shown here in the early sixties, a time of massive reservoir construction and heavy mining. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Nowata, Pryor, and Jay, or locate historical zinc and lead mines and coal mines.
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