Old Maps of Bird City, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Bird City. 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 Bird City.


Bird City, KS maps

(18)
  1. 1951 Map of Bird City North
    1951 Map of Bird City North
    1951 Bird City North
    1951 Print · USGS
    High Plains ranching and rail life define Cheyenne County in the early fifties, where canyons and draws crisscross the prairie. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like White Lily Sch and Mt Hope Sch or find family plots at Barley Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Bird City South
    1951 Map of Bird City South
    1951 Bird City South
    1951 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas high plains come alive in this mid-century survey of the settlements surrounding Bird City and the Cheyenne Co Sherman Co line. Researchers can trace the exact locations of rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like South Star Sch and Wheeler Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Goodland
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas comes into focus during the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by its vital river forks and thriving rail towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Colby or locate historic parks like Sheridan Co State Park.

  4. 1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Goodland
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Northwest Kansas in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-fed agriculture and expanding rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Goodland and Atwood or locate landmarks such as the Arikaree Breaks.

  5. 1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Goodland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of high plains agriculture and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the river-valley settlements from Goodland to Oberlin and follow the paths of the Union Pacific and Sappa Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1976 Map of Bird City North, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bird City North, 1978 Print
    1976 Bird City North
    1978 Print · USGS
    Bird City in the mid-1970s is a center of commerce and transport along the High Plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Burlington Northern rail corridor and find local landmarks like the Bird City Cem and Big Timber Creek.

  7. 1981 Map of Bird City South
    1981 Map of Bird City South
    1981 Bird City South
    1981 Print · USGS
    High Plains agriculture and aviation intersect in this early 1980s survey of Cheyenne County. Researchers can trace local heritage at Greisler Cem or locate vintage infrastructure like the Community Landing Field and Gilliland Landing Strip.

  8. 1985 Map of St. Francis
    1985 Map of St. Francis
    1985 St. Francis
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the mid-1980s shows a classic High Plains settlement pattern anchored by the Burlington Northern rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from St Francis to Atwood, including rural aviation sites like Bird City's landing field and the St Francis State Wildlife Management Area.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2009 Map of Bird City North, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Bird City North, 2009 Print
    2009 Bird City North
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2009 Map of Bird City South, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Bird City South, 2009 Print
    2009 Bird City South
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Bird City North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bird City North, 2012 Print
    2012 Bird City North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Bird City South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bird City South, 2012 Print
    2012 Bird City South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Bird City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bird City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Bird City North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Bird City South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bird City South, 2015 Print
    2015 Bird City South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Bird City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bird City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Bird City North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Bird City South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bird City South, 2018 Print
    2018 Bird City South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bird City, including Cheyenne County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Bird City South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bird City South, 2022 Print
    2022 Bird City South
    2022 Print · USGS
    High Plains agriculture and the southern edge of Bird City are documented in this recent survey of northwest Kansas. Genealogists and local historians can locate Greisler Cem and trace the drainage of Little Beaver Cr across the township lines.

  18. 2022 Map of Bird City North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bird City North, 2022 Print
    2022 Bird City North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cheyenne County as it appeared in the early 2020s shows a landscape defined by the high plains grid and deep canyon breaks. Researchers can trace the town layout of Bird City and locate the Bird City Cem or the winding path of Big Timber Cr.

End of results
Showing maps 1-18 of 18

Top cities near Bird City


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Bird City?
  • What is the oldest map of Bird City?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Bird City for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Bird City?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Bird City?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Bird City?
  • Where are historical maps of Bird City sourced from?