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1901 Map of Eureka Springs

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Eureka Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Eureka Springs serves as the focal point of this Ozark landscape, characterized by a complex network of river valleys and sharp ridges at the turn of the century. The map reveals a frontier economy transitioning into a regional hub, where the St. Louis and San Francisco RR skirts the western edge near Garfield. Before modern bridges dominated the terrain, river travel and crossing points were vital for local commerce, evidenced by Knox Ferry and Jennings Ford along the White River.

Further south, Huntsville and Kingston anchor the rural townships of War Eagle and Richland. The detailed topography captures numerous family-named landmarks like McDowell Mt and Swain Mt, alongside smaller settlements such as Hindsville and Metalton. These labels reflect a period of decentralized mountain communities and dispersed agricultural holdings, providing a clear view of Northwest Arkansas before the significant infrastructure changes of the mid-20th century.