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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Owen Heights, Merriam

Explore 10 historic maps of Owen Heights from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Owen Heights's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Owen Heights's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Owen Heights, Merriam maps

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  1. 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. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
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