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1890 Map of Dardanelle

Name: 1890 Topographic Map of Dardanelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a massive southeastward path through this 1888 survey, serving as the central artery for commerce between the Ozarks and the Ouachitas. Early riverside settlements like Dardanelle and Russellville stand as established hubs, while smaller mountain communities like Lutherville and Scottsville mark the northern uplands. The landscape is defined by significant ridges and peaks, including the prominent Mt Nebo and Huckleberry Mountain, which overlook a network of critical waterways such as Illinois Bayou and Big Piney Cr.

Genealogists can trace late 19th-century homesteads near Danville and Clarksville, or locate vanished locales like Bellyville and Colony. The terrain notes, recorded by H.B. Blair, reveal a region transitioning from isolated river landings to more permanent interior towns. Prominent landmarks such as Dardanelle Rock and Buzzards Rock anchor the geography, providing clear points of reference for researchers studying the historical layout of Pope and Yell Counties.