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Old Maps of Clay County, Kansas

Explore 115 old maps of Clay County, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Clay County, KS maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Junction City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas in the late nineteenth century centers on the strategic military and rail hubs of the Flint Hills. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of Junction City, the sprawling Fort Riley Military Reservation, and rail-stop towns like Garrison and Stockdale.
  4. 1889 Map of Marysville
    1889 Map of Marysville
    1889 Marysville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Marshall County in the late nineteenth century was a bustling nexus of river trade and steam rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites like Marysville, Blue Rapids, and Irving along the Little Blue River and major rail lines.
  7. 1889 Map of Junction City
    1889 Map of Junction City
    1889 Junction City
    1889 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers defines this central Kansas landscape in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fort Riley, the rail hubs of Junction City and Manhattan, and vanished stops like Garrison and Bala.
  10. 1891 Map of Clay Center
    1891 Map of Clay Center
    1891 Clay Center
    1891 Print · USGS
    Clay County and northern Dickinson County were defined by competing rail lines in the early 1890s as the river valleys were first being settled. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of towns like Clay Center, Wakefield, and Manchester alongside the Republican River.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Washington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Washington County and its river valleys were being transformed by a massive expansion of rail lines in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like Haddam, Clyde, and Linn along the Missouri Pacific Railway and the Republican River.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1894 Map of Junction City
    1894 Map of Junction City
    1894 Junction City
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Kansas frontier of the late nineteenth century comes alive as the rail-and-river network expands around Junction City. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and rural outposts like Riley Center, Bala, and the Fort Riley Military Reservation.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Marysville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's river valleys and railroad corridors are intricately detailed in the 1880s, before modern highway expansion altered the rural landscape. Genealogists can locate family lands near Ballard Falls, Bremen, or the rail junctions at Marysville.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Fort Riley, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Fort Riley, 1954 Print
    1947 Fort Riley
    1954 Print · USGS
    Post-war Kansas comes to life where the Smoky Hill and Republican rivers meet to form the Kansas River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fort Riley, early settlements like Milford, and dozens of rural schools including Walla Walla Sch and Acme Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Milford
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley remains unchanged in this mid-century portrait of Milford before modern developments altered the local drainage. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Acme School District 92 and the Milford Cemetery.
  28. 1955 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1955 Milford
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley in the mid-1950s was a landscape of small schools and prairie churches before major reservoir projects altered the terrain. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Timber Creek Cem, Zoar School, and the Indian Grave Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1964 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as major flood control projects began reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St. Joseph Church, Sunset Cemetery, or along the busy tracks of the Rock Island RR.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Manhattan
    1956 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Republican River and Smoky Hill River. Historians can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR through towns like Manhattan and Clay Center.
  37. 1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Manhattan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding military installations and new water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-river economy through the Union Pacific RR and old settlements like Clay Center or Marysville.
  40. 1963 Map of Bala, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Bala, 1964 Print
    1963 Bala
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Riley and Clay counties is captured in the early sixties, just as the landscape prepared for major inundation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Bala Cem, the Bethany Ch, or the site of Grange Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1963 Map of Lasita, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Lasita, 1965 Print
    1963 Lasita
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape along the Clay and Riley County line is captured here in the early sixties, showing the agricultural heartland before modern consolidation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Ebenezer Cem, May Day Cem, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Industry
    1964 Map of Industry
    1964 Industry
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in central Kansas during the early sixties is centered on the winding path of Chapman Creek and the settlement of Industry. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous rural landmarks like Athelstane Cem, Bethany Chapel, and Vinzant Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Clay Center NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clay Center NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Clay Center NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Clay County's river-bottom farms and rural townships are captured here in the mid-sixties as the Republican River meanders through a landscape of rail and road. Trace family roots at Swedesburg Ch or locate the old Drive-in Theater near Clay Center.
  52. 1964 Map of Clay Center SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clay Center SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Clay Center SW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape of traditional farming townships meeting the rising waters of the new reservoir. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Ladysmith, the Republican City Cem, and several country schools including Hebron Sch.
  55. 1964 Map of Clay Center SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clay Center SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Clay Center SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Clay County's river valley was on the cusp of change in the mid-sixties as the reservoir began to reshape the landscape south of the county seat. Genealogists and local historians can trace the original location of Broughton, the Gilbert Cem, and the historic rail line of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific.
  58. 1964 Map of Clay Center NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clay Center NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Clay Center NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of established townships and evolving transport. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Green or locate family sites like Hayes Cem and the Brethren in Christ Cem.
  61. 1964 Map of Wakefield, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Wakefield, 1966 Print
    1964 Wakefield
    1966 Print · USGS
    Wakefield and the Republican River valley are shown in the mid-1960s as the landscape prepared for the rising waters of the Milford Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Peaceful Valley Sch, St Johns Cem, and Uniondale Ch before several low-lying areas were submerged.
  64. 1964 Map of Idana, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Idana, 1966 Print
    1964 Idana
    1966 Print · USGS
    Clay and Ottawa counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a rural landscape of winding creek beds and traditional townships. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shields Cem, Browndale Sch, and the quiet settlement of Idana.
  67. 1964 Map of Miltonvale NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Miltonvale NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Miltonvale NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of northern Clay County is captured in the mid-1960s, showing a transition of prairie drainages and township lines. Researchers can pinpoint specific local sites like the Lincoln Community Hall, Bloom Cem, and the winding Mulberry Creek.
  70. 1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Clifton
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad links the communities of Clifton and Vining. Local historians can trace cemetery locations like St Marys Cem and follow the winding courses of Dry Creek and Scribner Creek.
  73. 1965 Map of Longford, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Longford, 1966 Print
    1965 Longford
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kansas prairie near the Clay and Ottawa county lines is captured here in the mid-sixties, anchored by the town of Longford. Family historians can trace local roots through several rural burial grounds like Swartwood Cem and old landmarks like Walker Sch.
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