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Old Maps of Ellis, Kansas

Explore 11 old maps of Ellis, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Ellis, KS maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ellis
    1893 Map of Ellis
    1893 Ellis
    1893 Print · USGS
    Railroad expansion and high plains river topography define this corner of Western Kansas in the early 1890s. Researchers can trace the early townships and find specific landmarks like Round Mound, the town of Ellis, and the corridor of the Union Pacific Railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Great Bend
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas during the mid-sixties transition reveals a landscape defined by new reservoirs and enduring rail corridors. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Hays and Great Bend or locate natural landmarks such as Round Mound and the wetlands of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Great Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and massive new water projects. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Hays or locate the newly formed shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Kanopolis Reservoir.
  10. 1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Great Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the late fifties reveals a landscape of high-plains agriculture and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace the development of regional hubs like Hays and Russell, or locate historic sites such as Fort Larned and the Cheyenne Bottoms wildlife area.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Ellis, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Ellis, 1962 Print
    1961 Ellis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The town of Ellis sits at a vital rail and river junction in the early sixties, surrounded by the growing oil fields of Western Kansas. Genealogists and historians can locate St Marys Cem, trace the Union Pacific line, or find local landmarks like the Fairground.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Hays
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley farming and emerging energy production. Trace the route of the Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail or locate family roots in Hays, Liebenthal, or Schoenchen.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 2009 Map of Ellis, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Ellis, 2009 Print
    2009 Ellis
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellis, including Ellis County, Trego County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2012 Map of Ellis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ellis, 2012 Print
    2012 Ellis
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellis, including Ellis County, Trego County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Ellis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ellis, 2015 Print
    2015 Ellis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellis, including Ellis County, Trego County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Ellis, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ellis, 2018 Print
    2018 Ellis
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellis, including Ellis County, Trego County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Ellis, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ellis, 2022 Print
    2022 Ellis
    2022 Print · USGS
    The western Kansas community of Ellis is documented here in the early 2020s, showcasing its role as a transit hub between the plains and Big Cr. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Mount Hope Cem or follow the route of historic Old Hwy 40.
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