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Old Maps of Fayetteville, Arkansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of Fayetteville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Fayetteville, AR maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Winslow, 1954 Print
    1898 Map of Winslow, 1954 Print
    1898 Winslow
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas and the adjacent Indian Territory are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform the high Ozarks. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and transport routes like the Quesenbury Road, Rheas Mill, and the mountain town of Winslow.
  4. 1899 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1899 Map of Fayetteville, 1954 Print
    1899 Fayetteville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas at the close of the nineteenth century was a land of expanding railroads and deep-rooted Civil War history. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Ozarks through landmarks like the Pea Ridge Battlefield, Rheas Mill, and the early rail stops at Avoca and Lowell.
  7. 1901 Map of Winslow
    1901 Map of Winslow
    1901 Winslow
    1901 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1901 Map of Fayetteville
    1901 Map of Fayetteville
    1901 Fayetteville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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
  13. 1904 Map of Fayetteville
    1904 Map of Fayetteville
    1904 Fayetteville
    1904 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Tulsa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeast 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
  22. 1958 Map of Sonora, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sonora, 1959 Print
    1958 Sonora
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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
  25. 1958 Map of Fayetteville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fayetteville, 1959 Print
    1958 Fayetteville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fayetteville 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
  28. 1958 Map of Elkins, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Elkins, 1959 Print
    1958 Elkins
    1959 Print · USGS
    The 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
  31. 1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Tulsa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeast 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
  34. 1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Tulsa
    1963 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 1970 Map of Wheeler, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wheeler, 1972 Print
    1970 Wheeler
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas was a mix of developing townships and forest preserves in the early seventies. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the hills or locate family sites near Bell Cem, Savoy, and the University of Arkansas Experimental Farm.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Springdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Springdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Springdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Springdale and its neighbors in Washington and Benton counties are captured during a period of suburban expansion in the 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks like St Joseph Cem, New Hope Ch, and the old Salem Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1973 Map of West Fork, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of West Fork, 1976 Print
    1973 West Fork
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river valley south of Fayetteville comes into focus during the early 1970s, showing the Ozark landscape of West Fork and Greenland. Genealogists can trace family names and rural sites like Woolsey Cem, Friendship Ch, and Pitkin Corner.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1973 Map of Sulphur City, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Sulphur City, 1976 Print
    1973 Sulphur City
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sulphur City and the rural hollows of Washington County are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Middle Fork White River. Genealogists can trace family names at Salem Cem and Kings Cem or locate the site of Low Gap Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Stilwell, 1979 Print
    1978 Stilwell
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas borderlands come alive in the late seventies, showing the transition from the Cherokee Nation hills to the Arkansas Ozarks. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern rail line through Stilwell, find Wrights Chapel, or locate the Northeastern State College campus in Tahlequah.
  61. 1979 Map of Fayetteville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Fayetteville, 1980 Print
    1979 Fayetteville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas and the tristate corner show a booming corridor of rail-linked towns and highland forests in the late seventies. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Pea Ridge National Military Park, the Frisco RR, and the University of Arkansas.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1994 Map of Springdale, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Springdale, 1998 Print
    1994 Springdale
    1998 Print · USGS
    Northwest Arkansas was undergoing rapid expansion in the 1990s as the urban centers of Springdale and Johnson began to merge. Researchers can trace family sites and old landmarks like Silent Grove Ch, Lake Elmdale, and the St Louis-San Francisco RR.
  67. 1994 Map of Sonora, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Sonora, 1998 Print
    1994 Sonora
    1998 Print · USGS
    The White River valley east of Springdale comes into focus in the mid-1990s as suburban growth meets rural Arkansas tradition. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Accident Sch, Phillips Cem, and the small settlement of Sonora.
  70. 1994 Map of Elkins, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Elkins, 1998 Print
    1994 Elkins
    1998 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington County appears in the mid-1990s as a landscape of river forks and mountain ridges just before significant modern expansion. Family historians can locate several historic burial grounds like Birkhead Cem and Strain Cem, or trace the rural origins of Habberton and Baldwin.
  73. 1994 Map of West Fork, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of West Fork, 1998 Print
    1994 West Fork
    1998 Print · USGS
    West Fork and Greenland are seen here during a decade of transition in the mid-1990s as major highway construction began to reshape the river valley. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds and rural landmarks like Boone Cem, Woolsey Ch, and Pitkin Corner.
    2 unique versions available
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