Old Maps of Jefferson County, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Jefferson County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Jefferson County.


Jefferson County, KS maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  3. 1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Topeka
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Topeka
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Perry
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Perry
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  10. 1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Map of Williamstown
    1950 Williamstown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1950 Map of Grantville, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Grantville, 1964 Print
    1950 Grantville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1950 Map of Midland, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Midland, 1966 Print
    1950 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Midland, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1950 Map of Mc Louth, 1979 Print
    1950 Map of Mc Louth, 1979 Print
    1950 Mc Louth
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including McLouth, Leavenworth County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Grantville
    1951 Map of Grantville
    1951 Grantville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1951 Map of Midland
    1951 Map of Midland
    1951 Midland
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Midland, and other nearby areas

  16. 1951 Map of Mc Louth
    1951 Map of Mc Louth
    1951 Mc Louth
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including McLouth, Leavenworth County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1951 Map of Oskaloosa, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Oskaloosa, 1952 Print
    1951 Oskaloosa
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Oskaloosa, United States, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1951 Map of Ozawkie, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Ozawkie, 1952 Print
    1951 Ozawkie
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Ozawkie, Hilldale South, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1952 Map of Meriden, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Meriden, 1953 Print
    1952 Meriden
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Rock Creek, Meriden, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Winchester, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Winchester, 1961 Print
    1959 Winchester
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Winchester, Boyle, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Half Mound, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Half Mound, 1961 Print
    1959 Half Mound
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kapioma Township, Half Mound, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1959 Map of Valley Falls, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Valley Falls, 1961 Print
    1959 Valley Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Valley Falls, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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