Old Maps of Harper County, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 68 historic maps of Harper County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Harper County, KS maps
(68)- 1889 Map of Anthony
1889 Anthony1889 Print · USGSSouthern Kansas prairie life centered on the rising rail hubs of Anthony and Harper during this late-century expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace original townites and early rail stops like Crystal Springs, New Kiowa, and Ruella. - 1889 Map of Caldwell, 1957 Print
1889 Caldwell1957 Print · USGSSouthern Kansas is captured in the late 1880s as the arrival of several major railroads began to spur the growth of new prairie towns. Researchers can locate early depots and homesteads in Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Runnymede. - 1891 Map of Anthony
1891 Anthony1891 Print · USGSSouthern Kansas is captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroads solidified the prairie's town-and-country layout. Trace the development of early rail hubs like Anthony, Harper, and Hazelton alongside landmarks such as Pilot Knob.6 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Caldwell
1893 Caldwell1893 Print · USGSSouthern Kansas is captured during the rapid railroad expansion of the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by new towns and steel rails. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Bluff City along the Chicaskia River. - 1897 Map of Caldwell
1897 Caldwell1897 Print · USGSThe Kansas borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century as a bustling network of railroads and prairie settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Caldwell, Argonia, and the notable colonial experiment of Runnymede.10 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
1955 Wichita1959 Print · USGSSouth-central Kansas comes alive in the mid-1950s as Wichita grows into its role as a regional industrial and military powerhouse. Trace the rail-and-river network connecting El Dorado and Arkansas City through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Enid, 1966 Print
1955 Enid1966 Print · USGSNorth-central Oklahoma's transition from open plains to the blackjack hills of the Osage Indian Reservation is captured in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the development of the Naval Reserve Oil Field, the grounds of Vance AFB, and the early footprints of Tulsa and Stillwater.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Woodward, 1967 Print
1955 Woodward1967 Print · USGSNorthwest Oklahoma and the bordering plains are captured during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and massive water projects. Researchers can trace family roots in towns like Woodward and Alva or locate landmarks such as the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Kegelman AF.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Pratt, 1968 Print
1955 Pratt1968 Print · USGSSouth-central Kansas during the mid-fifties presents a landscape of sprawling oil fields and critical rail junctions. Researchers can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate local landmarks like the Blue Ridge Community House and Camp Carlisle.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Enid
1958 Enid1958 Print · USGSNorthern Oklahoma is mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing a dense network of petroleum production and historic tribal lands. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Osage Indian Reservation, early energy hubs like the Cushing Oil Field, and the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Wichita
1958 Wichita1958 Print · USGSSouth Central Kansas in the late fifties was a landscape of aviation industry, oil exploration, and expanding turnpikes. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through McConnell Air Force Base, major facilities for Cessna Aircraft Company, and the active El Dorado Oil Field. - 1958 Map of Woodward
1958 Woodward1958 Print · USGSNorthwest Oklahoma and the neighboring panhandle borders are shown here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate landmarks like the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Port Supply Reservoir.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Pratt
1959 Pratt1959 Print · USGSSouth-central Kansas thrived as a rail and agricultural hub in the late fifties, where the Arkansas River meets a vast grid of section roads. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through settlements like Turon and Stafford, or locate family landmarks like the Prairie Oak School.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Wakita, 1970 Print
1968 Wakita1970 Print · USGSGrant County, Oklahoma, was a thriving center for the energy industry and rail transport during the late sixties. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line through Wakita or locate the Gibbon Cem and Gibbon settlement. - 1968 Map of Wakita NE, 1970 Print
1968 Wakita NE1970 Print · USGSThe Oklahoma-Kansas borderlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape of rural townships and active energy exploration. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Wakita Trend Gas Field and family sites near Springdale Cem or Pond Creek. - 1969 Map of Amorita, 1971 Print
1969 Amorita1971 Print · USGSAlfalfa County's borderlands are captured here in the late sixties, where the Medicine Lodge River winds through a landscape of farming and oil extraction. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find family sites at the Byron-Amorita Cem or near the small town of Byron. - 1969 Map of Manchester, 1971 Print
1969 Manchester1971 Print · USGSThe Oklahoma-Kansas state line meets at the town of Manchester in the late sixties, where the local economy follows the tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Genealogists can locate family sites like the IOOF Cem or the SS Peter and Paul Cem and its nearby church.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Manchester NW, 1971 Print
1969 Manchester NW1971 Print · USGSAlfalfa County farmsteads and the Kansas borderlands are captured here in the late sixties as the rural landscape evolved. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate local centers like the Mennonite Cem or Willow Glen Ch.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Norwich, 1972 Print
1971 Norwich1972 Print · USGSThe rural landscape around Norwich and Milton is shown here in the early 1970s, where two major rail lines intersect among the Kansas townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family markers at Upchurch Cem or Stitch Cem. - 1971 Map of Bluff City West, 1972 Print
1971 Bluff City West1972 Print · USGSNear the southern Kansas border in the early seventies, this region reveals a landscape of prairie agriculture and winding creek beds. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like Wilcox Landing Field or the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line. - 1971 Map of Adams, 1972 Print
1971 Adams1972 Print · USGSKingman County and the surrounding townships are captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by prairie rivers and energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate specific sites like the Adams settlement and the Oil Field wells. - 1971 Map of Argonia, 1972 Print
1971 Argonia1972 Print · USGSSumner and Harper Counties come together in the early 1970s at this bustling prairie rail junction. Researchers can trace the dual lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific near Argonia and the Argonia Cem. - 1971 Map of Danville, 1972 Print
1971 Danville1972 Print · USGSDanville and the surrounding Harper County prairies are shown here in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate specific family sites such as Chicaskia Ch, local cemeteries like Pleasant Valley Cem, and the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. - 1971 Map of Bluff City East, 1973 Print
1971 Bluff City East1973 Print · USGSThe Kansas borderlands south of Bluff City come to life in this early 1970s survey of Harper and Sumner counties. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family history at Pleasant Hill Cem or Devore Cem. - 1971 Map of Freeport, 1973 Print
1971 Freeport1973 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of southern Kansas is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the small community of Freeport. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line and locate landmarks like H & S Cem or the Tracy Landing Field.
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