1940s Maps of Bourbon County, Kansas

1. 1940 Map of Hume, 1954 Print

   

   1940 Hume

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Missouri-Kansas borderlands come to life in this late-depression era survey centered on Hume. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Hume Cem, Union Chapel, and the settlement of Amos.

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4. 1942 Map of Hume

   

   1942 Hume

   1942 Print · USGS

   The Missouri-Kansas border area near Hume is captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape tightly woven with railroads and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lawrence Cem, Union Chapel, and the now-vanished rail stop at Amos.

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7. 1942 Map of Richards

   

   1942 Richards

   1942 Print · USGS

   The Missouri-Kansas borderlands in the late 1930s were defined by the crossing of major rail lines and the winding Little Osage River. Researchers can trace old township schoolhouses like Enoch Sch and local burial sites including Turley Cem and East Liberty Cem.

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10. 1942 Map of Deerfield

    

    1942 Deerfield

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Missouri-Kansas border comes into focus in the early 1940s, showing a rural landscape defined by the Marmaton River and the Kansas City Southern railroad. Researchers can locate numerous country schools like Lone Elm Sch and Sunny Slope Sch or trace the small settlements of Deerfield and Eve.

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13. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Lawrence

    1954 Print · USGS

    Eastern Kansas and western Missouri thrive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by major river valleys and a dense railway network. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Lawrence to Greenwood and locate landmarks like Olathe Navy and Lake Lotawana.

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16. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Joplin

    1954 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.

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19. 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print

    

    1948 Mulberry

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri border was a hive of industrial activity just after the war, marked by extensive coal excavations. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural schools and small settlements like Arma, Croweburg, and Coalvale.

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22. 1948 Map of Erie, 1960 Print

    

    1948 Erie

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Kansas at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rail-side towns and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Savonburg, St Paul, and dozens of country schools like Wannersburg Sch or Osborn Sch.

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25. 1948 Map of Girard, 1963 Print

    

    1948 Girard

    1963 Print · USGS

    Crawford and Bourbon counties come to life in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. You can trace family roots through numerous sites like Lutheran Cem, Gunn Sch, and the old Fish Hatchery.

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28. 1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print

    

    1948 Garland

    1977 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey, showing the busy rail corridors and coal fields of Bourbon and Vernon counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McKill Chapel, Heaviside Cem, and Oskaloosa.

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31. 1949 Map of Erie

    

    1949 Erie

    1949 Print · USGS

    Southeast Kansas in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and rural schoolhouses amidst an active oil and gas boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Francis Cem, the County Home, and numerous local schools like Maple Grove Sch.

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34. 1949 Map of Garland

    

    1949 Garland

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri border comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by coal extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern line past Garland or locate rural landmarks like McKill Chapel and Totten Sch.

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37. 1949 Map of Girard

    

    1949 Girard

    1949 Print · USGS

    Southeast Kansas at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rural townships and critical rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Gunn Sch and local burial grounds including Hiattville Cem and Union Center Cem.

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40. 1949 Map of Joplin

    

    1949 Joplin

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.

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