1960s Maps of Jefferson County, Kansas

Explore 6 historic maps of Jefferson County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Jefferson County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Jefferson County, KS maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Nortonville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Nortonville, 1961 Print
    1960 Nortonville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Atchison counties meet in this 1960s rural landscape, where the railroad defined the growth of the prairie. Genealogists can trace family roots through several country schoolhouses like Clingan Sch and early burial grounds including Noffsinger Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Arrington, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Arrington, 1961 Print
    1960 Arrington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas in the early sixties reveals a landscape of rural crossroads and winding river valleys where three counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Larkinburg Cem, the settlement of Nebo, and the small Landing Field near Arrington.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Holton SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Holton SE, 1961 Print
    1960 Holton SE
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Jackson Counties in the early sixties reveal a landscape of rural townships and family-named creek systems. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate sites like Griggs Chapel Cem and United Brethren Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Potter, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Potter, 1961 Print
    1960 Potter
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas at the start of the 1960s remains a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and deep, wooded creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through rural landmarks like St Johns Ch, Round Mound Cem, and the tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Easton SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Easton SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Easton SW
    1962 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County townships are mapped here in the early sixties, showing the rural structure of the Kansas landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Lawrence Cem, Wise Cem, and the community gathering point at Hebron Ch.
    3 unique versions available

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