Old Maps of Elwood, Kansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Elwood with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elwood has changed over the decades.


Elwood, KS maps

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  1. 1924 Map of St. Joseph, 1960 Print
    1924 Map of St. Joseph, 1960 Print
    1924 St. Joseph
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northwest Missouri is captured in the mid-twenties as the Missouri River defines the landscape near St. Joseph. Genealogists and local historians can trace scores of rural institutions, from the State Hospital and County Farm to family-named landmarks like Old Union Cem and Gee School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Saint Joseph
    1926 Map of Saint Joseph
    1926 Saint Joseph
    1926 Print · USGS
    Northwest Missouri thrived as a rail and river hub during the mid-twenties, centered on the growing industrial footprint of St. Joseph and Savannah. Researchers can trace early school districts like Liggett School, locate the historic Old Union Cem, and study the river-bottom landscape of French Bottom.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1927 Map of Dearborn
    1927 Map of Dearborn
    1927 Dearborn
    1927 Print · USGS
    Northwest Missouri thrived as a rail and river hub during the mid-twenties, where the industrial Stockyards of Saint Joseph gave way to a landscape of oxbow lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots through a dense network of rural landmarks, including New Market, De Kalb, and nearly two dozen local schools like Sleepy Hollow School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  5. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  6. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Halls, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Halls, 1962 Print
    1961 Halls
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Missouri River floodplain south of St. Joseph was a network of oxbow lakes and essential rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Halls School, Kerrin Cemetery, and the riverfront settlement of Palermo.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Wathena, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Wathena, 1962 Print
    1961 Wathena
    1962 Print · USGS
    Doniphan County and the Missouri River bluffs are captured here in the early sixties as the rail-and-river economy transitioned toward modern infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family names at Columbus Cem and Zion Ch or locate schools like Lehman Sch and Gladden Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of St. Joseph South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of St. Joseph South, 1973 Print
    1971 St. Joseph South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Buchanan County comes into focus in the early 1970s as the rail-and-river economy of St. Joseph meets the rural Missouri countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Old Sparta Cem and Mt Pleasant Cem, or locate landmarks like the Shackelford Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of St. Joseph North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of St. Joseph North, 1973 Print
    1971 St. Joseph North
    1973 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph and the surrounding Missouri River bluffs are shown in great detail during a period of significant suburban expansion in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Mt Mora Cem and locate local landmarks such as Missouri Western College and Country Club Village.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1980 Map of St. Joseph South, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of St. Joseph South, 1981 Print
    1980 St. Joseph South
    1981 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of St Joseph and the surrounding Buchanan County farmlands are seen here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape around Saxton and Willow Brook or follow the path of Contrary Creek.

  13. 1980 Map of Halls, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Halls, 1981 Print
    1980 Halls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands are captured here in the early 1980s, documenting the river's influence on the landscape south of St Joseph. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the settlement of Halls and the prominent Lake Contrary.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1980 Map of Wathena, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Wathena, 1981 Print
    1980 Wathena
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain comes into sharp focus during the early 1980s, revealing the complex relationship between the water and the land. Local historians can trace the development of Wathena and Elwwod alongside natural features like Browning Lake.

  15. 1980 Map of St. Joseph North, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of St. Joseph North, 1981 Print
    1980 St. Joseph North
    1981 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph's northern reaches and rural Buchanan County are captured in the early eighties as suburban development meets traditional farmland. Trace the winding One Hundred and Two River or locate homes in Country Club Village.

  16. 1986 Map of Saint Joseph
    1986 Map of Saint Joseph
    1986 Saint Joseph
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northwest Missouri thrived as a regional transportation and educational hub during the mid-eighties, centered on the historic river city of Saint Joseph. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like Burlington Cemetery, Pigeon Hill Church, and the winding Pony Express Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1997 Map of St. Joseph North, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of St. Joseph North, 2001 Print
    1997 St. Joseph North
    2001 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph's urban core and northern suburbs are captured in the late nineties as the city pushed toward the Andrew County line. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Mt Mora Cem or locate institutional landmarks like Missouri Western College and Camp Geiger.

  18. 2021 Map of Saint Joseph North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Saint Joseph North, 2021 Print
    2021 Saint Joseph North
    2021 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and northern suburbs of St. Joseph come into focus in this late-modern survey of Buchanan County. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Mount Mora Cem, B'nai Sholem Cem, and the historic Buchanan County Courthouse.

  19. 2021 Map of Saint Joseph South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Saint Joseph South, 2021 Print
    2021 Saint Joseph South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southern St. Joseph and the surrounding Missouri River lowlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Sparta Cem, Pleasant Ridge Cem, and the small community of Willow Brook.

  20. 2021 Map of Halls, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Halls, 2021 Print
    2021 Halls
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands come alive in this recent survey of the river's great bend south of St. Joseph. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from the Bethel Cem to the smaller settlements of Halls, Kenmoor, and Palermo.

  21. 2022 Map of Wathena, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wathena, 2022 Print
    2022 Wathena
    2022 Print · USGS
    Doniphan County and the riverbanks across from Missouri appear here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of rural Kansas uplands and wide riverbottoms. Researchers can trace family history at Columbus Cem or study the transport hubs of Wathena and Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

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