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1893 Map of Little Rock

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Little Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Argenta and Little Rock sit at the center of this 1891 survey, which captures the capital city as a vital river and rail hub. The Arkansas River serves as the primary axis for development, with significant industrial and military infrastructure established along its banks, including Ft. Logan H. Roots and the military reservation at Camp Pike. The map reveals a landscape defined by its varied topography, from the prominent Maumelle Pinnacle and Shinall Mountain to the west, to the alluvial plains and bayous of the east.

Railroad connectivity is a defining feature of the era, with four major lines including the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad and the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad converging on the river. In the rural reaches, small settlements like Sweet Home, Collegeville, and Mayflower are documented alongside numerous family-named landmarks such as Parker Store and Wilson Knob, providing essential details for genealogical research.