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1950s Maps of Newton, Kansas

Explore 8 historic maps of Newton 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 Newton'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.
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Start exploring Newton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Newton, KS maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1959 Print · USGS
    South-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
  4. 1955 Map of Hutchinson, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Hutchinson, 1967 Print
    1955 Hutchinson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of growing reservoirs and evolving transportation corridors. Trace the development of towns like Hutchinson and Abilene alongside the Union Pacific Railroad and the expanding Interstate 70.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Newton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Newton, 1958 Print
    1957 Newton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Newton emerges as a bustling rail and educational hub in the late 1950s, defined by its historic college and intersecting rail lines. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Greenwood Cemetery, Bethel College, and rural schools like Kellas Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Wichita
    1958 Print · USGS
    South 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.
  13. 1959 Map of Hutchinson
    1959 Map of Hutchinson
    1959 Hutchinson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas thrives at the intersection of rail and river in the mid-1950s, as post-war aviation infrastructure reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the AT&SF RR through Newton and Hutchinson, or locate military sites like Smoky Hill Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Sedgwick, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sedgwick, 1960 Print
    1959 Sedgwick
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kansas plains meet the meandering Little Arkansas River in the late fifties as the town of Sedgwick continues its rail-and-river growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Hillside Cemetery, the remote Putnam siding, and Pleasant Valley Church.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Sedgwick NE, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sedgwick NE, 1960 Print
    1959 Sedgwick NE
    1960 Print · USGS
    Harvey and Sedgwick counties appear here at the close of the 1950s, when small rural school districts and oil extraction shaped the Kansas prairie. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Dewey Sch, Norris Sch, and the Goodrich Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Zimmerdale, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Zimmerdale, 1960 Print
    1959 Zimmerdale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Harvey County agricultural lands are captured here in the late fifties, showing the rural grid between Newton and Halstead. Researchers can locate the Pennsylvania Mennonite Ch, the Prouty School, and rail lines including the Missouri Pacific.
    4 unique versions available
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