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1901 Map of Fayetteville

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Fayetteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Benton and Washington counties in Northwest Arkansas appear here at the turn of the century, dominated by a burgeoning rail network and the clear legacy of the Civil War. In the northeast corner, the Pea Ridge Battlefield sits near Elkhorn Mountain, preserving the site of the 1862 conflict. The regional economy is defined by the St. Louis & San Francisco R.R. and the Kansas City Southern Ry., which connect established towns like Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville.

Smaller settlements and natural features like Blowing Cave and Osage Mills are scattered across the landscape, while the White River winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Transportation across these waters still relied on landmarks like the Van Winkle Ferry near Horseshoe Bend. The map also captures several distinct resort and mineral water sites, including the namesake Sulphur Springs and Electric Springs, reflecting the era's focus on regional spa tourism.