1880s Maps of Parsons, Kansas

Explore 2 historic maps of Parsons from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Parsons's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Parsons's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Parsons, KS maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Independence
    1886 Map of Independence
    1886 Independence
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Kansas is captured here in the mid-1880s as the railroad network began to reshape the prairie landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early foundations of Independence, Cherryvale, and Coffeyville, or locate smaller places like Radical City and La Fontaine.

  2. 1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Parsons
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas at the height of the railroad boom is anchored here by the growing hub of Parsons. Genealogists and historians can trace the early townships and rail sidings that shaped Labette County, from Oswego and Chetopa to rural stops like Ladore and Altamont.

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