Old Maps of Cambridge, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge.


Cambridge, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Burden
    1889 Map of Burden
    1889 Burden
    1889 Print · USGS
    Cowley County was at the height of its railroad-driven expansion in the 1880s, becoming a vital corridor for three major lines. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Winfield, Burden, and Dexter alongside long-lost railroad stops like Torrance.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1959 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas comes alive in the mid-1950s as Wichita grows into its role as a regional industrial and military powerhouse. Trace the rail-and-river network connecting El Dorado and Arkansas City through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Wichita
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Central Kansas in the late fifties was a landscape of aviation industry, oil exploration, and expanding turnpikes. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through McConnell Air Force Base, major facilities for Cessna Aircraft Company, and the active El Dorado Oil Field.

  4. 1962 Map of Cambridge, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Cambridge, 1963 Print
    1962 Cambridge
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this Cowley County landscape was a quiet hub of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Local historians can trace the foundations of Cambridge and locate rural burial grounds like Windsor Cem and Grand Prairie Cem.

  5. 1985 Map of Sedan
    1985 Map of Sedan
    1985 Sedan
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the mid-1980s is defined by rail towns and prairie waterways along the Chautauqua and Cowley county lines. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Grenola or locate the Indian Treaty Boundary and Kaw State Wildlife Area.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Cambridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cambridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Cambridge
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Cambridge, including Burden, Cowley County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2012 Map of Cambridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cambridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Cambridge
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Cambridge, including Burden, Cowley County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Cambridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cambridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Cambridge
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Cambridge, including Burden, Cowley County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Cambridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cambridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Cambridge
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cambridge, including Burden, Cowley County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Cambridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cambridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Cambridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cowley County ranching country is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Cambridge and the winding Grouse Creek. Researchers can trace local lineage at Grand Prairie Cem, Windsor Cem, or Gospel Ridge Cem.

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