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1960s Maps of Cherokee County, Kansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Cherokee County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cherokee County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cherokee County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Cherokee County, KS maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Peoria, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Peoria, 1963 Print
    1960 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas borderlands in the early sixties reveal a complex landscape of tribal reservations and industrial mining. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Peoria Cem, local schools like Elgin Sch, and numerous Tripoli Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Miami NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Miami NW, 1963 Print
    1961 Miami NW
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Oklahoma at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape defined by tribal heritage and the legacy of the Tri-State mining district. Genealogists and historians can trace Old Indian Cem and North Fairview Sch alongside the active tracks of the St Louis-San Francisco RR.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Picher, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Picher, 1963 Print
    1961 Picher
    1963 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County mining towns and tribal lands are captured here in the early sixties, as the lead and zinc industry shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of Century (Douthat PO) and Treece or locate family roots at Peery Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Joplin West, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Joplin West, 1964 Print
    1962 Joplin West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Joplin and the Missouri-Kansas borderlands are shown here in the early sixties, still bearing the visible scars and structures of the region's mining boom. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through many sites including Fairview Cemetery, Peace Church, and the neighborhood of Chitwood.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Map of Tulsa
    1963 Tulsa
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma and Arkansas borderlands are shown here in the early sixties, a time of massive reservoir construction and heavy mining. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Nowata, Pryor, and Jay, or locate historical zinc and lead mines and coal mines.
  16. 1963 Map of Carl Junction, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Carl Junction, 1964 Print
    1963 Carl Junction
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Joplin periphery during the early 1960s reveals a landscape shaped by mining and rail, from the Spring River to the growing suburbs. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Old Railroad Grade and trace family roots at Twin Grove Cem or Brick Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1964 Map of Cherokee, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cherokee, 1965 Print
    1964 Cherokee
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape shaped by coal and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Cherokee, Weir, and Scammon alongside numerous parish sites like St Bridget Cem and St Anthony Cem.
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