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Old Maps of Ellinwood, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Ellinwood. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ellinwood, KS maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Great Bend
    1891 Map of Great Bend
    1891 Great Bend
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the late nineteenth century as railroads transform the Kansas prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Great Bend, the salt-spring landscapes of Byron, and rail stops like Seward and Heizer.
  4. 1893 Map of Great Bend
    1893 Map of Great Bend
    1893 Great Bend
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas was undergoing rapid settlement in the late nineteenth century as the railroads moved across the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and station stops like Great Bend, Pawnee Rock, and Ellinwood along the Arkansas River.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Great Bend
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas during the mid-sixties transition reveals a landscape defined by new reservoirs and enduring rail corridors. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Hays and Great Bend or locate natural landmarks such as Round Mound and the wetlands of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Great Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and massive new water projects. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Hays or locate the newly formed shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Kanopolis Reservoir.
  13. 1957 Map of Ellinwood, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Ellinwood, 1958 Print
    1957 Ellinwood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Barton County is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the productive intersection of rail, river, and oil. Researchers can trace family roots at St Josephs Cem, locate vanished rural schoolhouses like School No 30, or follow the busy Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Great Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the late fifties reveals a landscape of high-plains agriculture and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace the development of regional hubs like Hays and Russell, or locate historic sites such as Fort Larned and the Cheyenne Bottoms wildlife area.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Great Bend
    1985 Map of Great Bend
    1985 Great Bend
    1985 Print · USGS
    Barton and Rice counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as centers of rail transport and energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through settlements like Ellinwood, Sterling, and Pawnee Rock.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2009 Map of Ellinwood, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Ellinwood, 2009 Print
    2009 Ellinwood
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellinwood, including Barton County, Stafford County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2012 Map of Ellinwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ellinwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Ellinwood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellinwood, including Barton County, Stafford County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Ellinwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ellinwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Ellinwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellinwood, including Barton County, Stafford County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Ellinwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ellinwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Ellinwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellinwood, including Barton County, Stafford County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Ellinwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ellinwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Ellinwood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Barton County are centered on Ellinwood in this modern survey of the Kansas heartland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's street grid, the grounds of Lakin-Comanche Cem, and the path of the Arkansas River.
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