Old Maps of Lakin, Kansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lakin with 19 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lakin has changed over the decades.


Lakin, KS maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Larned, 1921 Print
    1891 Map of Larned, 1921 Print
    1891 Larned
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley at the close of the nineteenth century shows a landscape being rapidly transformed by rail and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace early prairie life through rail stops like Rush Centre, Garfield, and the hub at Larned.

  2. 1900 Map of Lakin
    1900 Map of Lakin
    1900 Lakin
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Kansas at the close of the nineteenth century is defined by the rail corridor along the Arkansas River and the early grid of prairie townships. Genealogists can trace pioneer-era locations like Ulysses and Shockey, or the remote station at Conductor.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Dodge City, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Dodge City, 1968 Print
    1955 Dodge City
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southwest Kansas in the mid-fifties reveals an expansive landscape of cattle towns, early gas fields, and prairie outposts. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Moundview and Good Luck or locate the Kansas State Game Farm near Lakin.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Dodge City
    1958 Map of Dodge City
    1958 Dodge City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwest Kansas in the late fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and burgeoning energy infrastructure. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Fairview Cemetery, the Goodwell School, and Concord Church.

  5. 1959 Map of Dodge City
    1959 Map of Dodge City
    1959 Dodge City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwest Kansas in the mid-fifties is captured at its agricultural height, centered on the vital rail and river hubs of Dodge City and Garden City. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Shockey School and Hickok School or locate the Fairview Cemetery.

  6. 1960 Map of Deerfield, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Deerfield, 1961 Print
    1960 Deerfield
    1961 Print · USGS
    Deerfield and the Arkansas River valley are shown in the early 1960s during a period of significant irrigation and energy development. Genealogists and historians can trace the complex network of the Amazon Canal and Southside Ditch alongside the Lakin Cem and Pioneer Community Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Lakin, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lakin, 1967 Print
    1966 Lakin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Kearny County agriculture and industry meet along the Arkansas River in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation network of the Amazon Ditch and locate the Hartland Cem near the Hartland settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Ulysses
    1985 Map of Ulysses
    1985 Ulysses
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Kansas in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by massive gas fields and the life-giving waters of the Arkansas River. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail towns of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, locate the Syracuse Cem, or explore the rural routes of Sullivans Track and Columbian Track.

  9. 1987 Map of Ulysses, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Ulysses, 1988 Print
    1987 Ulysses
    1988 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the end of the Cold War was a landscape defined by natural gas production and rail-fed agriculture. Trace the energy and transport networks connecting Ulysses, Big Bow, and the Arkansas River corridor along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

  10. 2009 Map of Deerfield, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Deerfield, 2009 Print
    2009 Deerfield
    2009 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas agricultural life and irrigation systems are documented here at the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and historians can trace the grid of Deerfield or locate Lakin Cemetery alongside the engineered paths of the Amazon Ditch.

  11. 2010 Map of Lakin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lakin, 2010 Print
    2010 Lakin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the start of the 21st century remains tied to its river-valley agriculture and small-town roots. Researchers can trace the layout of Lakin, locate the Hartland Cemetery, and follow the path of the Amazon Ditch and Arkansas River.

  12. 2012 Map of Lakin, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lakin, 2012 Print
    2012 Lakin
    2012 Print · USGS
    Kearny County is centered around the Arkansas River and its critical irrigation networks in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Hartland Cem and the legacy of the Amazon Ditch.

  13. 2012 Map of Deerfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Deerfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Deerfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Deerfield and the surrounding Kearny County plains are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the local economy continues to revolve around the river. Researchers can trace the town's street grid near the Arkansas River and locate the Lakin Cem and Lake McKinney.

  14. 2016 Map of Deerfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Deerfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Deerfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Western Kansas are captured in this mid-2010s survey, highlighting the critical role of irrigation along the Arkansas River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Lake McKinney or locate family sites near the Lakin Cem and Deerfield.

  15. 2016 Map of Lakin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lakin, 2016 Print
    2016 Lakin
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lakin and its surrounding plains are seen here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by the Arkansas River. Researchers can trace the layout of Hartland, locate the Hartland Cem, and follow the paths of the Amazon Ditch and Southside Ditch.

  16. 2018 Map of Deerfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Deerfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Deerfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Kearny County agriculture and irrigation are on full display in the late 2010s as the Arkansas River corridor transitions from Lakin to Deerfield. Trace the paths of the Amazon Ditch and Lake McKinney or locate family plots at the Lakin Cem.

  17. 2018 Map of Lakin, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lakin, 2018 Print
    2018 Lakin
    2018 Print · USGS
    Kearny County agriculture and river life are recorded here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Lakin, locate the Hartland Cem, and follow the essential water routes of the Amazon Ditch and Arkansas River.

  18. 2022 Map of Lakin, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lakin, 2022 Print
    2022 Lakin
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kearny County’s agricultural heartland is mapped here in the early 2020s, centered on the river-fed valley and the town of Lakin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Hartland and find family records at the Hartland Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Deerfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Deerfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Deerfield
    2022 Print · USGS
    Deerfield and the surrounding High Plains are captured in this recent survey of Kearny County, where irrigation and the Arkansas River define the landscape. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Lakin Cem, Lake McKinney, and the residential street grids of Deerfield and Lakin.

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