Old Maps of Fairway, Kansas for Metal Detecting

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Fairway, KS maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Kansas City
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the turn of the decade shows a booming rail-and-river economy centered on KANSAS CITY. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like White Church, Lansing, and Smithville before modern expansion.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Kansas City
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of military life and frontier commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through river towns like Weston and Parkville or locate early railroad hubs at Settles Station and Beverly Junction.
    14 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Shawnee
    1934 Map of Shawnee
    1934 Shawnee
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley and the developing suburbs of Johnson County are shown in detail during the early 1930s. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and transit lines including Merriam, Argentine High Sch, and the Kansas and Missouri Interurban.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Kansas City and its surrounding Missouri and Kansas neighborhoods are captured here during a period of significant civic expansion in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the layout of early aviation at the Municipal Landing Field or locate family history through many landmarks like Elmwood Cem and Wyandotte High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Kansas City's urban landscape is shown in remarkable detail just before the war, highlighting its massive rail yards and industrial riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools like Longfellow Sch, Central High Schools, and the resting places at Calvary Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Shawnee
    1943 Map of Shawnee
    1943 Shawnee
    1943 Print · USGS
    Greater Kansas City and Johnson County are captured during a period of wartime transition, showing the dense rail yards and burgeoning suburbs of the early 1940s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like St Johns Cem, Hickory Grove Sch, and the neighborhoods of South Park or Cunningham Highlands.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  8. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  9. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Shawnee, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Shawnee, 1958 Print
    1957 Shawnee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas is captured here during a decade of rapid suburban growth between the river and the county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and early schools like Hocker Grove Jr High Sch, Crestline Cemetery, and the expansive Argentine rail district.

  11. 1957 Map of Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1957 Kansas City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Kansas City at the dawn of the space age shows a bustling metropolitan hub still centered on its grand river crossings and rail terminals. Trace the city's mid-century footprint from the iconic Liberty Memorial and Union Station to the legendary Municipal Stadium and Swope Park.

  12. 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

  13. 1964 Map of Kansas City, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Kansas City, 1965 Print
    1964 Kansas City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Kansas City in the mid-1960s reveals a bustling metropolitan hub where the Missouri and Kansas rivers meet. Researchers can trace the city's growth through its many neighborhood institutions and transit landmarks, including Union Station, Elmwood Cemetery, and the iconic Liberty Memorial.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Shawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Shawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Shawnee
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley was a hub of rail and industrial activity in the mid-sixties, as suburban growth reshaped Wyandotte and Johnson counties. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development and find local landmarks like Maple Hill Cemetery, Turner Memorial Bridge, and St Joseph High Sch Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Kansas City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands reached a peak of suburban and industrial connectivity by the early eighties. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods and major landmarks like the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Swope Park, and the U.S. Army Ammunition Plant.

  16. 1991 Map of Kansas City, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Kansas City, 1995 Print
    1991 Kansas City
    1995 Print · USGS
    Greater Kansas City in the 1990s showcases a dense network of historic neighborhoods, river crossings, and major cemeteries. Researchers can trace family history at Union Cemetery or Elmwood Cemetery and explore the industrial roots of Leeds.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1991 Map of Shawnee, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Shawnee, 1995 Print
    1991 Shawnee
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Kansas City metropolitan area comes into focus in the early nineties, revealing the industrial riverfronts and expanding suburban corridors. Trace historic family plots at Maple Hill Cemetery or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through Turner.

  18. 1996 Map of Kansas City, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Kansas City, 2002 Print
    1996 Kansas City
    2002 Print · USGS
    Kansas City at the turn of the millennium shows a dense urban fabric intertwined with a remarkable legacy of parks and river industry. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy burial grounds like Union Cemetery or trace the early aviation footprint of the Downtown Airport.

  19. 2021 Map of Kansas City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kansas City, 2021 Print
    2021 Kansas City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Kansas City at the start of the 2020s shows the enduring layout of its historic neighborhoods and industrial riverfronts. Researchers can trace family sites at Union Cem or explore the development of areas like Westport and North Kansas City.

  20. 2022 Map of Shawnee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shawnee, 2022 Print
    2022 Shawnee
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Kansas City suburbs and riverfront come into focus in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail corridors and historic burial grounds. Researchers can trace deep local roots at the Huron Indian Cem, Tensquatawa Burial Ground, and the Wyandotte County Courthouse.

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