Historical Maps of Lawrence, Kansas

What stories do these 54 old maps tell about Lawrence's past? From 1885 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lawrence's history through maps:

  • Trace Lawrence's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Lawrence's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lawrence, KS maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Lawrence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Lawrence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  5. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1897 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1897 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  6. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1905 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1905 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  7. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1913 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1913 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  8. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1932 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1932 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  9. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1949 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1949 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Ottawa, De Soto, and other nearby areas

  10. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1901 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1901 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1910 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1918 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1918 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1932 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1932 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1948 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1948 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Tonganoxie, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  18. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1968 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1978 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1978 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  20. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 1950 Map of Willliamstown
    1950 Map of Willliamstown
    1950 Willliamstown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  22. 1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Williamstown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  23. 1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Williamstown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Lawrence
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  25. 1950 Map of Lawrence East, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Lawrence East, 1952 Print
    1950 Lawrence East
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence, including Noria, Bismark Grove, and other nearby areas

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