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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Clay County, Kansas

Explore 28 historic maps of Clay County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Clay County, KS maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in late 1960s North Central Kansas is centered here at the border of Washington and Clay Counties. Genealogists can locate rural churches and burial sites like Faith United Ch, Norwegian Cem, and Garfield Center.
  58. 1968 Map of Kimeo, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Kimeo, 1969 Print
    1968 Kimeo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas was a patchwork of small townships and creek drainages in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through the Appleton Cem and rural centers like St Peter Ch or the local Townhall.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1968 Map of Linn SE, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn SE, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas during the late sixties reveals a rural landscape of winding prairie streams and township life across the Washington and Clay County borders. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Johns Sch, the community of Fact, and Center Mission Cem.
  64. 1982 Map of Milford
    1982 Map of Milford
    1982 Milford
    1982 Print · USGS
    Milford and the Republican River valley are shown here in the early eighties as a hub for both military operations and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Fort Riley Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Milford Cem and Fragrant Hill.
  67. 1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Clay Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of North Central Kansas appear here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural layout and the rise of Milford Lake. Researchers can trace old township connections through settlements like Delphos, Idana, and Summerville.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1985 Map of Concordia
    1985 Map of Concordia
    1985 Concordia
    1985 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a robust agricultural and rail corridor centered on the Republican River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and community centers like the St Joseph Ch, Belleville Cem, and Cloud County Comm College.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Manhattan
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills and Kansas River valley are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the growth of Manhattan alongside major military and ecological preserves. Trace local history through the Union Pacific rail lines, the Treaty Boundary, and the infrastructure of Fort Riley.
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