Old Maps of Crawford County, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 148 historic maps of Crawford County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Crawford County, KS maps
(148)- 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
1884 Fort Scott1954 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1886 Map of Joplin
1886 Joplin1886 Print · USGSThe Missouri-Kansas borderlands were rapidly developing in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and river valleys shaped new settlements. Researchers can trace the early footprints of towns like Columbus and Pittsburg or locate vanished points like Georgia City and Litchfield. - 1886 Map of Iola
1886 Iola1886 Print · USGSEastern Kansas was a bustling corridor of competing rail lines and river settlements during the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Osage Mission, the growth of Iola, and vanished stops like Warnersburgh along the winding Neosho River. - 1886 Map of Fort Scott
1886 Fort Scott1886 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1886 Map of Parsons
1886 Parsons1886 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the height of the railroad boom is anchored here by the growing hub of Parsons. Genealogists and historians can trace the early townships and rail sidings that shaped Labette County, from Oswego and Chetopa to rural stops like Ladore and Altamont. - 1893 Map of Fort Scott
1893 Fort Scott1893 Print · USGSSoutheast 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 - 1893 Map of Iola
1893 Iola1893 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the end of the nineteenth century is captured here as a thriving rail and river corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Iola, Erie, and Humboldt or locate smaller settlements like Odense and Veitsburgh.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Parsons
1893 Parsons1893 Print · USGSSoutheastern Kansas was a booming rail center in the late nineteenth century, dominated by the rise of Parsons. Genealogists can trace family connections through early settlements like Ladore, Mound Valley, and Altamont or along the Little Labette Creek drainage.4 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Joplin
1894 Joplin1894 Print · USGSSoutheastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri met at a crossroads of industry and rail during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Pittsburg and Joplin or find vanished rail stops like Stippville and Stilson.6 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Iola
1904 Iola1904 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the start of the century was a land defined by the iron rail and the winding Neosho River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Iola, Chamute, and Erie, alongside smaller depots like Gas and Savonburg.4 unique versions available - 1943 Map of McCune, 1968 Print
1943 McCune1968 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape where traditional farming meets heavy military industry. Researchers can trace the massive Kansas Ordnance Plant alongside vanished rural school districts like Stone Palace Sch and Ideat Sch. - 1943 Map of Cherokee, 1972 Print
1943 Cherokee1972 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas coal country is shown at peak industrial activity in the 1940s, where rail lines and surface excavations shaped the community. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous mining towns like Scammon and Weir, or locate rural landmarks like Cyclone Sch and Mt Olive Ch. - 1945 Map of Mc Cune
1945 Mc Cune1945 Print · USGSSoutheastern Kansas at the close of the Second World War shows a landscape of river-bottom farms and emerging industry. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Quick Sch and trace family ties at the Franklin Cem or Oakwood Cem.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Pittsburg
1945 Pittsburg1945 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the end of the war reveals a landscape dominated by the coal industry and rural community life. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the St Louis San Francisco or locate old schoolhouses like Owsley Sch and Bird Sch.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Cherokee
1945 Cherokee1945 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas is shown at the peak of its coal-mining era, where industrial networks intersect with established farming townships. Researchers can trace the extensive Strip Mines and find vanished landmarks like the County Farm and the Immaculate Conception Ch.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
1947 Joplin1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Pittsburg, 1978 Print
1947 Pittsburg1978 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas and the Missouri borderlands were defined by the coal industry in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous township schools like Nelson Sch and the many Strip Mines surrounding Frontenac and Mindenmines. - 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
1948 Mulberry1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1948 Map of Liberal, 1954 Print
1948 Liberal1954 Print · USGSThe Missouri-Kansas borderlands were defined by intensive coal mining and a busy rail network in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural landmarks, including Coal Valley School, Banner School, and the Liberal Cemetery. - 1948 Map of Erie, 1960 Print
1948 Erie1960 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rail-side towns and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Savonburg, St Paul, and dozens of country schools like Wannersburg Sch or Osborn Sch. - 1948 Map of Girard, 1963 Print
1948 Girard1963 Print · USGSCrawford and Bourbon counties come to life in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. You can trace family roots through numerous sites like Lutheran Cem, Gunn Sch, and the old Fish Hatchery. - 1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
1948 Garland1977 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1949 Map of Erie
1949 Erie1949 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and rural schoolhouses amidst an active oil and gas boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Francis Cem, the County Home, and numerous local schools like Maple Grove Sch.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Garland
1949 Garland1949 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1949 Map of Girard
1949 Girard1949 Print · USGSSoutheast Kansas at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rural townships and critical rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Gunn Sch and local burial grounds including Hiattville Cem and Union Center Cem.2 unique versions available
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