1987 Map of South Fort Smith

About this map

The Arkansas River and Poteau River define the borderlands of the late 1980s, where the city of Fort Smith extends southward toward the prominent elevations of George Mountain and Brooks Mountain. This period shows a complex mix of industrial and suburban development, with numerous gas wells and claypits dotting the landscape around South Fort Smith and Cavanaugh. The map captures the significant crossing of Interstate 40 as it bridges the state line between Oklahoma and Arkansas, linking Arkoma and Pocola to the urban center.