1900s (20th Century) Maps of Penrose, Arkansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Penrose 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 Penrose's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Penrose's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Penrose, AR maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Hunter, 1942 Print
    1939 Map of Hunter, 1942 Print
    1939 Hunter
    1942 Print · USGS
    Woodruff and Cross counties were at the peak of their rail-driven economy just before the war, when timber and agriculture dominated the Delta. Genealogists can trace family names at Odd Fellows Cem or locate rural landmarks like Hillmann Jr High Sch and the Whitehall Ch & Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Memphis, 1966 Print
    1953 Memphis
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas and the Memphis riverfront are shown here during the mid-century period of regional growth and river management. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR through Forrest City or locate river landmarks like President's Island.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Memphis
    1956 Map of Memphis
    1956 Memphis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta and the bluffs of West Tennessee meet in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive river systems and rail hubs. Researchers can trace the path of Crowleys Ridge or locate vanished river landings near Centennial Island and Island No 35.

  4. 1956 Map of Hunter, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Hunter, 1968 Print
    1956 Hunter
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape defined by the ST LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN rail line and the CACHE RIVER bottomlands. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Woodmans Cem, Beard Sch, and Whitehall Ch & Cem.

  5. 1958 Map of Hunter
    1958 Map of Hunter
    1958 Hunter
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arkansas at the dawn of the space age reveals a landscape defined by the Cache River and an extensive rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like Odd Fellows Cemetery, Beard School, and Whitehall Church and Cemetery.

  6. 1971 Map of Fair Oaks, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fair Oaks, 1973 Print
    1971 Fair Oaks
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fair Oaks and the surrounding Arkansas Delta are captured here in the early seventies, where rail lines and irrigation dominate the landscape. Researchers can trace the junction of two major railroads and locate sites like Penrose, Morton, and the Minnow Ponds.

  7. 1986 Map of Searcy
    1986 Map of Searcy
    1986 Searcy
    1986 Print · USGS
    White County and its neighbors reached a period of established agricultural and rail prosperity by the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Velvet Ridge, Sunnydale, and Cotton Plant.
    2 unique versions available

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