1894 Map of Mountain Home

About this map

Mountain Home serves as the central hub of this northern Arkansas landscape during the late nineteenth century, a period defined by reliance on the winding river systems of the Ozarks. The White River and Buffalo River dominate the topography, carving deep valleys through the limestone plateau. Because few bridges existed at the time of the 1890 survey, the map documents an essential network of river crossings, including Traceys Fy & Fd, Nelsons Fy, and Bien's Fd. These points of transit were critical for connectivity between isolated settlements like Buffalo City and Calico Rock. Significant natural landmarks such as Buzzard Roost Falls and Stair Bluff emphasize the elevation changes inherent to the region, while numerous family-named peaks like Wallace Knob and Matney Knob provide valuable data for genealogical research into early landholders.