Old Maps of Johnson County, Kansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Johnson County with 75 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Johnson County has changed over the decades.


Johnson County, KS maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Lawrence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Lawrence, Ottawa, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  3. 1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Olathe
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  4. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  5. 1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Lawrence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Lawrence, Ottawa, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Kansas City
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1893 Map of Olathe
    1893 Map of Olathe
    1893 Olathe
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Kansas City
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    14 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1934 Map of Bonner Springs
    1934 Map of Bonner Springs
    1934 Bonner Springs
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Shawnee, and other nearby areas

  11. 1934 Map of Grandview
    1934 Map of Grandview
    1934 Grandview
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1934 Map of Shawnee
    1934 Map of Shawnee
    1934 Shawnee
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Overland Park, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1934 Map of Edwardsville
    1934 Map of Edwardsville
    1934 Edwardsville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Shawnee, and other nearby areas

  14. 1935 Map of Olathe
    1935 Map of Olathe
    1935 Olathe
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Olathe, Shawnee, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1935 Map of Lenexa
    1935 Map of Lenexa
    1935 Lenexa
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Overland Park, Olathe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1939 Map of Grandview
    1939 Map of Grandview
    1939 Grandview
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1940 Map of Bonner Springs
    1940 Map of Bonner Springs
    1940 Bonner Springs
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Shawnee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1943 Map of Lenexa
    1943 Map of Lenexa
    1943 Lenexa
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Overland Park, Olathe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1943 Map of Shawnee
    1943 Map of Shawnee
    1943 Shawnee
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Overland Park, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1943 Map of Olathe
    1943 Map of Olathe
    1943 Olathe
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Olathe, Shawnee, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  25. 1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Map of Lawrence
    1950 Lawrence
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

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