Old Maps of Bourbon County, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 59 historic maps of Bourbon County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Bourbon County.


Bourbon County, KS maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  2. 1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Garnett
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Garnett, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  3. 1886 Map of Iola
    1886 Map of Iola
    1886 Iola
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Chanute, Iola, and other nearby areas

  4. 1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Fort Scott
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  5. 1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Mound City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Osawatomie, Louisburg, and other nearby areas

  6. 1893 Map of Fort Scott
    1893 Map of Fort Scott
    1893 Fort Scott
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1893 Map of Iola
    1893 Map of Iola
    1893 Iola
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Chanute, Iola, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1893 Map of Mound City
    1893 Map of Mound City
    1893 Mound City
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Osawatomie, Louisburg, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Garnett
    1894 Map of Garnett
    1894 Garnett
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Garnett, Richmond, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1904 Map of Iola
    1904 Map of Iola
    1904 Iola
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Chanute, Iola, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1939 Map of Deerfield, 1953 Print
    1939 Map of Deerfield, 1953 Print
    1939 Deerfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Katy, Deerfield, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1940 Map of Hume, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Hume, 1954 Print
    1940 Hume
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Hume, Rock, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Hume
    1942 Map of Hume
    1942 Hume
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Hume, Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of Richards
    1942 Map of Richards
    1942 Richards
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Richards, Stotesbury, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1942 Map of Deerfield
    1942 Map of Deerfield
    1942 Deerfield
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Katy, Deerfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  17. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Joplin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Mulberry
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Arma, Liberal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1948 Map of Erie, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Erie, 1960 Print
    1948 Erie
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Erie, Walnut, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Girard, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Girard, 1963 Print
    1948 Girard
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Girard, Hepler, and other nearby areas

  21. 1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Garland
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Arcadia, Oskaloosa, and other nearby areas

  22. 1949 Map of Erie
    1949 Map of Erie
    1949 Erie
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Erie, Walnut, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Garland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Arcadia, Oskaloosa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1949 Map of Girard
    1949 Map of Girard
    1949 Girard
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Girard, Hepler, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Joplin
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Bourbon County, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

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