1950s Maps of Franklin County, Kansas

Explore 9 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, KS maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Lawrence
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  2. 1956 Map of Pomona, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pomona, 1957 Print
    1956 Pomona
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Pomona, Pomona, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Wellsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wellsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Wellsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Edgerton, Wellsville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Ottawa North, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ottawa North, 1957 Print
    1956 Ottawa North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ottawa, Centropolis, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Le Loup, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Le Loup, 1957 Print
    1956 Le Loup
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ottawa, Le Loup, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Williamsburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Williamsburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Williamsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Williamsburg, Silkville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Ottawa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottawa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottawa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ottawa, United States, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Lawrence, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Lawrence, 1967 Print
    1956 Lawrence
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Waverly, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Waverly, 1958 Print
    1957 Waverly
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Waverly, Agricola, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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