1970s Maps of Yell County, Arkansas

Explore 9 historic maps of Yell 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 Yell County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Yell County, AR maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Ola, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Ola, 1974 Print
    1972 Ola
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Yell County river bottoms and rail lines come into focus in the early 1970s, showing the town of Ola at a geographical crossroads. Researchers can trace family history at Oakland Cemetery or locate the former path of the Old RR Grade and the Mt Tabor Church.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1972 Map of Danville Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Danville Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Danville Mountain
    1974 Print · USGS
    Yell County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the Petit Jean River and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Salem Ch and the rural community of Mickles.

  3. 1972 Map of Danville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Danville, 1974 Print
    1972 Danville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Yell County in the early seventies shows a landscape of river-bottom farms and timbered ridges just as the local rail economy persisted. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Harris Chapel, Ladd Memorial Cem, and the settlement at Macedonia.

  4. 1972 Map of Holla Bend, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Holla Bend, 1974 Print
    1972 Holla Bend
    1974 Print · USGS
    Pope and Yell counties come into focus in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the shifting Arkansas River. Genealogists and historians can trace family names and small rural hubs like Carden Bottoms, Old Neely, and several burial grounds including Bethel Cem and Pearson Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of Dardanelle, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dardanelle, 1974 Print
    1972 Dardanelle
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the early seventies as a hub of hydroelectric power and river navigation. Trace family history through dozens of rural sites like Brierley Cem, New Hope Ch, and the high-elevation views at Mount Nebo.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Chickalah Mountain West, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chickalah Mountain West, 1974 Print
    1972 Chickalah Mountain West
    1974 Print · USGS
    The northern Arkansas wilderness in the early seventies shows a landscape of timber, small settlements, and ridge-top lookouts. Local researchers can trace rural community life through landmarks like Hickory Grove, Stafford Cem, and the Spring Lake recreation area.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Casa, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Casa, 1974 Print
    1972 Casa
    1974 Print · USGS
    The river valley and mountain ridges of central Arkansas are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of Casa. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Needmore Cem, South View Ch, and the rural crossing at Pontoon.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Chickalah Mountain East, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chickalah Mountain East, 1974 Print
    1972 Chickalah Mountain East
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural valleys and timbered plateaus of Yell County come to life in this early 1970s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Chickalah, Sulphur Springs, and Hale Cem, or locate landmarks like Robinson Point Ch and Mountain Spring Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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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