The Arkansas River and Poteau River define the northern and western reaches of this borderland survey, where the Oklahoma-Arkansas state line bisects the urban growth of Fort Smith. The terrain shifts from the river bottomlands into a series of prominent rises including Brooks Stephens Mtn, George Mtn, and White Bluff Mtn, creating a complex landscape of residential neighborhoods and industrial corridors. Infrastructure like the Kansas City Southern Ry and Folsom Blvd connects established settlements such as Arkoma, Pocola, and Cavanaugh. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites noted throughout the area, including Oak Cem, White Bluff Cem, and the uniquely named 34eard Cem. This detailed view of the South Fort Smith area illustrates the modern density of the region while preserving the locations of smaller communities like Enterprise and Cedars along the state boundary.
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1879 · Fort Smith
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Van Buren
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Greenwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Fort Smith
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Sallisaw
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1911 · Sallisaw
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Fort Smith
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1946 · Fort Smith
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Van Buren
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Greenwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500