Old Maps of Olathe, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1887 Map of Olathe

   

   1887 Olathe

   1887 Print · USGS

   Eastern Kansas and the Missouri borderlands were being transformed by rail during the 1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites and railroad corridors like the Kansas City Clinton and Springfield Railroad and settlements from Lenexa to Osawatomie.

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4. 1893 Map of Olathe

   

   1893 Olathe

   1893 Print · USGS

   The Kansas-Missouri border thrived during the late nineteenth century as a hub for expanding railroads and prairie commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks and locate frontier settlements like New Santa Fe, Olathe, and Paola.

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7. 1935 Map of Olathe

   

   1935 Olathe

   1935 Print · USGS

   Johnson County was transitioning from a frontier rail hub to a modern agricultural center in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural school districts like Cherry Lane Sch and landmarks like the Summerfield Grange Hall.

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10. 1935 Map of Lenexa

    

    1935 Lenexa

    1935 Print · USGS

    Johnson County during the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of expanding suburbs and rural school districts connected by the St Louis and San Francisco RR. Trace early neighborhood growth around Lenexa and Overland Park, or locate landmarks like the Mission Valley Hunt Club.

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13. 1943 Map of Lenexa

    

    1943 Lenexa

    1943 Print · USGS

    Johnson County was transitioning from a rural rail corridor to a suburban landscape in the years surrounding the Second World War. Researchers can trace early family-named school districts like Walnut Grove Sch and the grounds of the Mission Valley Hunt Club.

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16. 1943 Map of Olathe

    

    1943 Olathe

    1943 Print · USGS

    Johnson County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and established rail corridors centered on the growing seat of Olathe. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific community landmarks from the Summerfield Grange Hall to various country schools like Shiloh Sch and Bethel Sch.

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19. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Lawrence

    1954 Print · USGS

    Eastern Kansas and western Missouri thrive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by major river valleys and a dense railway network. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Lawrence to Greenwood and locate landmarks like Olathe Navy and Lake Lotawana.

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22. 1950 Map of Lawrence

    

    1950 Lawrence

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri come alive in this map of the river-valley corridors just as the interstate era was beginning. Researchers can trace the legacy of major rail lines like the Union Pacific RR and locate ancestral roots in towns from Lawrence to Harrisonville.

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25. 1951 Map of De Soto, 1952 Print

    

    1951 De Soto

    1952 Print · USGS

    De Soto and the surrounding Kansas townships are captured here in the early fifties as the region's agricultural roots began to meet industrial expansion. Researchers can pinpoint the sprawling Sunflower Ordnance Works and several rural schools like Weaverly Sch and North Lone Elm Sch.

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28. 1956 Map of Stilwell, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Stilwell

    1957 Print · USGS

    Johnson County, Kansas, is captured in the mid-fifties as a rural landscape of small rail-side towns and winding creek valleys. Researchers can trace family history at Pleasant Valley Cem or locate the site of Stringtown Sch and the Olathe City Landing Field.

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31. 1956 Map of Ocheltree, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Ocheltree

    1957 Print · USGS

    Johnson County is captured during its mid-century transition from rail-town farming to early suburban growth. You can trace the path of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad through small stops at Bonita and Ocheltree.

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34. 1956 Map of Olathe, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Olathe

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Johnson County comes to life as Olathe begins to grow around its vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of numerous country schools and landmarks like Grange Hall and Sunlight Sch.

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37. 1956 Map of Lawrence, 1967 Print

    

    1956 Lawrence

    1967 Print · USGS

    Eastern Kansas and the Missouri border country are captured here during the mid-century transition to the interstate era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named terrain like Summers Mound and the footprint of Sunflower Ordnance Works near Baldwin City.

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40. 1957 Map of Gardner, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Gardner

    1958 Print · USGS

    Johnson County was transitioning into a strategic military and aviation corridor during the late fifties. Researchers can locate the US Naval Air Station, trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, and find local landmarks like Lanesfield Sch.

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43. 1957 Map of Lenexa, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Lenexa

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Johnson County comes to life as Overland Park and Prairie Village begin to expand into the surrounding townships. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like St Anns Sch or locate the historic Santa Fe Trail alignment.

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46. 1961 Map of Lawrence

    

    1961 Lawrence

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri borderland shows its mid-century transition from a rail-dependent agricultural region to a suburbanizing landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous Cem sites and distinctive terrain landmarks like Graves Mound and Summers Mound.

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49. 1963 Map of Lenexa, 1964 Print

    

    1963 Lenexa

    1964 Print · USGS

    Suburban Johnson County is caught in a moment of significant growth during the early sixties as residential developments spread south of Overland Park. Researchers can trace the expansion of local schools like Countryside Sch and locate early landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and Resurrection Cemetery.

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52. 1983 Map of Olathe, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Olathe

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands hum with suburban growth and historic transit routes in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Santa Fe Trail across a landscape featuring Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base and Hillsdale Lake.

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55. 1991 Map of Lenexa, 1995 Print

    

    1991 Lenexa

    1995 Print · USGS

    Johnson County is shown in the midst of its late-century expansion, capturing the suburban transformation of Lenexa and Overland Park. Trace the development of local institutions like Johnson County Community College or the residential growth near Turkey Creek.

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58. 1991 Map of Olathe, 1995 Print

    

    1991 Olathe

    1995 Print · USGS

    Johnson County was experiencing rapid suburban transformation during the 1990s as it grew around traditional hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like the State School For The Deaf and County Farm, alongside older locales like Monticello and Lackmans.

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61. 1991 Map of Stilwell, 1995 Print

    

    1991 Stilwell

    1995 Print · USGS

    Southern Johnson County during the 1990s reveals a landscape of expanding suburbs and historic crossroads. Researchers can locate early township nodes like Stilwell, Morse, and Aubry or trace watercourses like the Blue River and Coffee Creek.

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64. 1991 Map of Ocheltree, 1996 Print

    

    1991 Ocheltree

    1996 Print · USGS

    The growing outskirts of Olathe and Spring Hill are captured here in the early nineties as suburban expansion began meeting the traditional rural landscape. Researchers can trace the placement of Calvary Cem, the rail-side settlement of Bonita, and water features like New Olathe Lake.

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67. 1991 Map of De Soto, 1996 Print

    

    1991 De Soto

    1996 Print · USGS

    The Kansas River valley near De Soto is captured here in the early nineties as suburban expansion began meeting the area's industrial past. Trace the massive Sunflower Ordnance Works facility, the Murphy Cem, and the winding course of Cedar Creek.

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70. 1991 Map of Gardner, 1996 Print

    

    1991 Gardner

    1996 Print · USGS

    Gardner and the surrounding townships are captured during a period of significant military and civic evolution. Researchers can trace the layout of the US Naval Air Station (Inactive) and find family sites at St Columbia Cem or Fuller Cem.

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73. 2022 Map of Ocheltree, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Ocheltree

    2022 Print · USGS

    Johnson County experiences significant southern growth during this era, as the suburbs of Kansas City reach toward rural outposts. Local historians can trace the foundations of Ocheltree, Bonita, and Clare amidst modern landmarks like Olathe Lake.

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