Old Maps of Arcadia, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Arcadia. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Arcadia.


Arcadia, KS maps

(26)
  1. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas is documented here in the late nineteenth century as a booming railroad hub centered on Fort Scott. Researchers can trace the early townships and rail sidings at Hiattville, Uniontown, and along the banks of the Marmaton River.

  2. 1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Fort Scott
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas comes alive in the mid-1880s as Fort Scott emerges as a powerful railroad junction connecting the prairie to the world. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries and rail stops like Uniontown, Hiattville, and the remote Timber Hill.

  3. 1893 Map of Fort Scott
    1893 Map of Fort Scott
    1893 Fort Scott
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling nexus of competing rail lines and river valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fort Scott and rural communities like Zenia (Hay) or Cato along the Marmaton River.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Joplin
    1954 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.

  5. 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Mulberry
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border was a hive of industrial activity just after the war, marked by extensive coal excavations. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural schools and small settlements like Arma, Croweburg, and Coalvale.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Garland
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey, showing the busy rail corridors and coal fields of Bourbon and Vernon counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McKill Chapel, Heaviside Cem, and Oskaloosa.

  7. 1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Garland
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by coal extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern line past Garland or locate rural landmarks like McKill Chapel and Totten Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Joplin
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.

  9. 1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Mulberry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands at mid-century are defined here by a dense network of coal-mining towns and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like McKill Chapel, the settlement of Red Onion, and the layout of Camp 50.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Joplin
    1967 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma is captured here during a peak era of mid-century industrial and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural cemeteries or locate landmarks like the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and Pittsburg State University.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Joplin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma is shown during the late fifties, a time of heavy rail traffic and mining activity. Local historians can trace the industrial landscape through the Joplin & Pittsburg Ry or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Bender Mounds.

  12. 1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Joplin
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region’s mining and rail-driven economy is on full display in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate Lead and Zinc Mines near Joplin, family markers at Oak Hill Cem, and military history at Camp Clark.

  13. 1959 Map of Cato, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cato, 1960 Print
    1959 Cato
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the late fifties was a region defined by its coal-rich earth and a network of small, rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old burial sites such as Old Arcadia Cemetery, Gish School, and Cato.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Nevada
    1986 Map of Nevada
    1986 Nevada
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands in the mid-1980s show a landscape of active rail lines and coal mining. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road or locate family plots in the National Cemetery and Deepwood Cemetery.

  15. 1991 Map of Garland
    1991 Map of Garland
    1991 Garland
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border comes alive in the early nineties, showcasing the rural landscapes of Bourbon and Crawford Counties. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Davis Cem and Shiloh Cem, or trace the path of Dry Wood Creek past the town of Arcadia.

  16. 1991 Map of Nevada
    1991 Map of Nevada
    1991 Nevada
    1991 Print · USGS
    This borderland region in the early nineties captures the transition from Kansas plains to Missouri timber. Researchers can trace family history through Bunn Cemetery, locate the Camp Clark Military Reservation, and explore rail towns like Nevada and Fort Scott.

  17. 2009 Map of Garland, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Garland, 2009 Print
    2009 Garland
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Oskaloosa, Garland, and other nearby areas

  18. 2009 Map of Cato, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Cato, 2009 Print
    2009 Cato
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Cato, Dry Wood, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Cato, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cato, 2012 Print
    2012 Cato
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Cato, Dry Wood, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Garland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Garland, 2012 Print
    2012 Garland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Oskaloosa, Garland, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Cato, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cato, 2015 Print
    2015 Cato
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Cato, Dry Wood, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Garland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Garland, 2015 Print
    2015 Garland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Oskaloosa, Garland, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Cato, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cato, 2018 Print
    2018 Cato
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Cato, Dry Wood, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Garland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Garland, 2018 Print
    2018 Garland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcadia, including Oskaloosa, Garland, and other nearby areas

  25. 2022 Map of Garland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Garland, 2022 Print
    2022 Garland
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands come into focus here, showing the rural landscape around the turn of the 21st century. Researchers can trace family history through numerous remote burial grounds like Shiloh Cem and Gill Cem or locate the small settlements of Arcadia and Oskaloosa.

Showing maps 1-25 of 26

Top cities near Arcadia

See more

Frequently asked questions

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