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1947 Map of Fort Smith

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Fort Smith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Fort Smith anchors this interstate landscape where the Arkansas River and Poteau River meet at the border of Arkansas and Oklahoma. The urban core shows a high density of civic and religious institutions, including St Boniface Church and School, the National Cemetery, and Peabody School. This area was a critical transportation hub during the late 1940s, evidenced by the convergence of major rail lines like the Missouri Pacific, Kansas City Southern, and Midland Valley.

Across the river in Oklahoma, the map details the smaller settlements of Moffett and Roland, alongside rural landmarks such as the Bluemouse School and Scott Church. The presence of a Sawmill, Quarry, and various Silos reflects the region's industrial and agricultural base during this era of post-war growth. Purple revisions from the early 1970s trace the extension of urban areas into neighborhoods like Oak Park, showing the gradual expansion of the city beyond its traditional riverfront boundaries.