1967 Map of Fort Smith

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, winding through a landscape transitioning from the riverfront hubs of Fort Smith and Muskogee into the high terrain of the Ozark Mountains and Sans Bois Mountains. The region's strategic importance is highlighted by the presence of both the Camp Gruber Military Reservation and the Camp Chaffee Military Reservation. Extensive rail infrastructure, including the St Louis-San Francisco RR and Kansas City Southern Ry, reflects an era of heavy industrial transport. Water management is a defining feature of this period, with Eufaula Lake and Fort Gibson Reservoir reshaping the topography. Smaller settlements like Webbers Falls, Gore, and Barling are documented alongside natural landmarks such as Cavanal Mountain and Backbone Ridge.