1901 Map of Fayetteville

About this map

The Pea Ridge Battlefield and nearby Elkhorn Tavern anchor the northern landscape of this region as it appeared at the turn of the century. This survey documents the critical development of Northwest Arkansas before the arrival of modern highways, showcasing a network of towns linked by the St. Louis & San Francisco RR and the Kansas City Southern Ry. Major hubs like Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Rogers are shown alongside smaller vanished points and rural post offices such as Osage Mills and Electric Springs. Along the White River, river crossings like the Van Winkle Ferry and Disney Ferry illustrate the early reliance on ferry transport. The terrain is characterized by numerous springs and caves, including Blowing Cave and Silver Springs, which defined local settlement patterns in this period.