1961 Map of Little Rock

About this map

Little Rock is shown at a pivotal moment of suburban expansion, with purple photorevisions highlighting the rapid growth of neighborhoods like Meadowcliff and Wakefield Village. This 1961 survey, updated through 1970, captures the city's complex urban fabric, from the civic core featuring the State Capitol and Central High Sch to the industrial corridors along the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads. The landscape is dotted with educational and medical institutions, including Philander Smith College, Arkansas Baptist College, and the U of Arkansas Medical Center. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions toward Brodie Mountain and Granite Mountain, where Fourche Creek winds through the southern reaches. Local history is deeply etched into the map through numerous cemeteries, such as the Oakland Cemetery and the National Cemetery, alongside recreational landmarks like War Memorial Park and the Little Rock Country Club.