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Old Maps of Olathe, Kansas for Metal Detecting

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Olathe, KS maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Olathe
    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.
  4. 1893 Map of Olathe
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1935 Map of Olathe
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1935 Map of Lenexa
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Lenexa
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Olathe
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    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.
  22. 1950 Map of Lawrence
    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.
  25. 1951 Map of De Soto, 1952 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Stilwell, 1957 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Ocheltree, 1957 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Olathe, 1958 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Lawrence, 1967 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Gardner, 1958 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Lenexa, 1958 Print
    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.
  46. 1961 Map of Lawrence
    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.
  49. 1963 Map of Lenexa, 1964 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1983 Map of Olathe, 1984 Print
    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.
  55. 1991 Map of Lenexa, 1995 Print
    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.
  58. 1991 Map of Olathe, 1995 Print
    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.
  61. 1991 Map of Stilwell, 1995 Print
    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.
  64. 1991 Map of Ocheltree, 1996 Print
    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.
  67. 1991 Map of De Soto, 1996 Print
    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.
  70. 1991 Map of Gardner, 1996 Print
    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.
  73. 2022 Map of Ocheltree, 2022 Print
    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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