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1950s Maps of Decatur County, Kansas

Explore 15 historic maps of Decatur County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Decatur County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Decatur County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Decatur County, KS maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Selden, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Selden, 1952 Print
    1951 Selden
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas farmland is depicted here in the early fifties, centered on the railroad hub of Selden. Genealogists can trace a remarkable number of rural landmarks, from Shibboleth Ch to schools like Welsh Sch and North Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Norcatur, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Norcatur, 1952 Print
    1951 Norcatur
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas high plains come into focus in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by isolated farmsteads and rural schools. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Hudson Pillar Sch, Maple Grove Cem, and the small rail stops of Reager and Oronoque.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Oberlin, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Oberlin, 1952 Print
    1951 Oberlin
    1952 Print · USGS
    Decatur County is captured here in the early fifties, centered on the rail hub of Oberlin and the winding Sappa Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like St Johns Cemetery, School No 11, and the settlement of Traer.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Kanona, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Kanona, 1952 Print
    1951 Kanona
    1952 Print · USGS
    Decatur County's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, centered on the railroad town of Kanona. Researchers can locate several historic country schools and burial sites, including Sunnyslope Sch, Star Sch, and the Vallonia Cem.
  13. 1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 McCook
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Nebraska in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by major water projects and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR. Trace ancestral roots and defunct rail stops in McCook, Wauneta, and along the shores of Swanson Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Goodland
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas comes into focus during the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by its vital river forks and thriving rail towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Colby or locate historic parks like Sheridan Co State Park.
  19. 1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Goodland
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Northwest Kansas in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-fed agriculture and expanding rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Goodland and Atwood or locate landmarks such as the Arikaree Breaks.
  22. 1957 Map of McCook
    1957 Map of McCook
    1957 McCook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Nebraska in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of significant water development and rail-based commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Indianola and Bartley, or locate rural settlements like Chase Village and Ough near the Sand Hills.
  25. 1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Goodland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of high plains agriculture and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the river-valley settlements from Goodland to Oberlin and follow the paths of the Union Pacific and Sappa Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Shippee, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Shippee, 1958 Print
    1957 Shippee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Kansas borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Beaver Creek valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line through Shippee and locate the rural Tyrone Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of McCook SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of McCook SW, 1958 Print
    1957 McCook SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Kansas borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural landscape of Red Willow and Decatur counties. Researchers can locate the precisely plotted Banksville Sch, the well-named Devils Gap Sch, and the winding course of Driftwood Cr.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Danbury, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Danbury, 1958 Print
    1957 Danbury
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Red Willow County borderlands at the Nebraska-Kansas line are shown here in the late fifties, centered on the Beaver Creek valley. You can locate rural schoolhouses like Shiloh Sch and trace the rail path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Danbury.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Lebanon, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lebanon, 1958 Print
    1957 Lebanon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Kansas borderlands in the 1950s centered on the agricultural and rail life of the Beaver Creek valley. Genealogists can trace local family landmarks and rural school sites such as Hamburg Cem, Redman Cem, and School No 82.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of McCook SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of McCook SE, 1958 Print
    1957 McCook SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Across the Nebraska-Kansas border in the late 1950s, this survey documents a high-plains landscape of scattered schoolhouses and prairie cemeteries. Genealogists can trace early homestead footprints near Fairview Cem, School No 25, and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of McCook
    1958 Map of McCook
    1958 McCook
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwest Nebraska during the late fifties reveals a landscape of massive new reservoirs and established rail hubs like McCook. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural centers like St Johns Church and the many grain elevators along the Union Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available
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