Old Maps of McPherson, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of McPherson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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McPherson, KS maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Hutchinson
    1891 Map of Hutchinson
    1891 Hutchinson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the close of the frontier era was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and organized townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hutchinson and Mc Pherson alongside vanished locales like King City and Aiken.

  2. 1893 Map of Hutchinson
    1893 Map of Hutchinson
    1893 Hutchinson
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape undergoing a total transformation through railroad expansion and township settlement. Genealogists can trace early homestead patterns and family-named districts like Lone Tree and Garden while locating vanished stops along the Missouri Pacific Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Hutchinson, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Hutchinson, 1967 Print
    1955 Hutchinson
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of growing reservoirs and evolving transportation corridors. Trace the development of towns like Hutchinson and Abilene alongside the Union Pacific Railroad and the expanding Interstate 70.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Hutchinson
    1959 Map of Hutchinson
    1959 Hutchinson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas thrives at the intersection of rail and river in the mid-1950s, as post-war aviation infrastructure reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the AT&SF RR through Newton and Hutchinson, or locate military sites like Smoky Hill Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Mc Pherson South, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Mc Pherson South, 1966 Print
    1965 Mc Pherson South
    1966 Print · USGS
    McPherson thrived as a center for education and industry in the mid-1960s, surrounded by vast Kansas agricultural lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of McPherson College or locate family sites near Groveland and the McPherson Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Mc Pherson SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Mc Pherson SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Mc Pherson SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    McPherson County agricultural and oil lands are captured here in the mid-sixties, south of the county seat. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural communities through the Sunflower Sch, the Ritz Canton Oil Field, and the rail stop at Elyria.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Mc Pherson North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Mc Pherson North, 1966 Print
    1965 Mc Pherson North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas comes to life as the city of McPherson expands amid a network of rural schoolhouses and active rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of the Lincoln Sch, locate the old Drive-in Theater, and follow the Union Pacific railroad through Johnstown.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Hutchinson
    1985 Map of Hutchinson
    1985 Hutchinson
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-1980s is revealed here as a landscape of productive plains, rail corridors, and growing college towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at McPherson Cemetery and follow the routes of the Missouri Pacific through settlements like Moundridge and Hesston.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2009 Map of McPherson South, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of McPherson South, 2009 Print
    2009 McPherson South
    2009 Print · USGS
    McPherson County at the close of the first decade of the 2000s shows a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and energy production. Researchers can trace the layout of McPherson or locate rural landmarks like Groveland, the Johnson Oil Field, and the McPherson Cemetery.

  10. 2009 Map of McPherson SE, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of McPherson SE, 2009 Print
    2009 McPherson SE
    2009 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas at the end of the 2000s shows a deeply ordered rural landscape shaped by long-standing farming traditions. Genealogists can pin-point historic burial sites like Dunkard Cemetery and Lone Tree Cemetery or trace the area around the settlement of Elyria.

  11. 2009 Map of McPherson North, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of McPherson North, 2009 Print
    2009 McPherson North
    2009 Print · USGS
    McPherson County at the turn of the millennium shows the intersection of growing residential neighborhoods and a deeply rooted rural landscape. Researchers can trace the town’s northern expansion along N Main St and find local landmarks like Johnstown and Crestwood Memorial Park.

  12. 2012 Map of McPherson South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of McPherson South, 2012 Print
    2012 McPherson South
    2012 Print · USGS
    McPherson County, Kansas, in the early 2010s shows a landscape where oil production and higher education meet on the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the areas surrounding Groveland, Elyria, and the McPherson Cemetery alongside several local oil fields.

  13. 2012 Map of McPherson North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of McPherson North, 2012 Print
    2012 McPherson North
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of McPherson and the surrounding central Kansas prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural property boundaries and local landmarks like Johnstown, Hilton, and the winding Dry Turkey Cr.

  14. 2012 Map of McPherson SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of McPherson SE, 2012 Print
    2012 McPherson SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Southeast of McPherson during the early twenty-first century, this rural landscape remains defined by its prairie creeks and pioneer heritage. Researchers can trace family history through Empire Cem and Dunkard Cem or follow old routes like Old Hwy 81.

  15. 2015 Map of McPherson South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of McPherson South, 2015 Print
    2015 McPherson South
    2015 Print · USGS
    McPherson and its southern hinterlands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by collegiate campuses and prairie creek beds. Researchers can trace local history through the McPherson Cem or locate the rural siding of Groveland and the community of Elyria.

  16. 2015 Map of McPherson North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of McPherson North, 2015 Print
    2015 McPherson North
    2015 Print · USGS
    McPherson County during the mid-2010s reveals the steady expansion of the northern plains and the integration of old rural routes. Local researchers can trace the growth of Mcpherson or locate landmarks like Johnstown, Hilton, and Crestwood Memorial Park.

  17. 2015 Map of McPherson SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of McPherson SE, 2015 Print
    2015 McPherson SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southeast of the county seat in the mid-2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by historic trail-named roads and quiet rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites near Dunkard Cemetery or Lone Tree Cemetery and trace the original path of Old US Hwy 81.

  18. 2018 Map of McPherson South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of McPherson South, 2018 Print
    2018 McPherson South
    2018 Print · USGS
    McPherson County at the close of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the intersection of aviation, industry, and deep-rooted agricultural patterns. Researchers can trace the layout of McPherson and smaller settlements like Groveland or explore the drainage of Blaze Fork.

  19. 2018 Map of McPherson SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of McPherson SE, 2018 Print
    2018 McPherson SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie south of McPherson comes into focus here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through markers like Dunkard Cem and Empire Cem, or follow the historic path of Chisholm Rd.

  20. 2018 Map of McPherson North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of McPherson North, 2018 Print
    2018 McPherson North
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern expansion of McPherson and its surrounding rural sections are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Local historians can trace the growth of McPherson alongside long-established settlements like Johnstown and Hilton, or follow the winding paths of Bull Cr and Dry Turkey Cr.

  21. 2022 Map of McPherson North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McPherson North, 2022 Print
    2022 McPherson North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of McPherson appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from urban neighborhoods to the Kansas prairie. Trace local landmarks like Johnstown, Crestwood Memorial Park, and the quiet waters of Dry Turkey Creek.

  22. 2022 Map of McPherson SE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McPherson SE, 2022 Print
    2022 McPherson SE
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of McPherson County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a well-established grid of section roads and prairie waterways. Researchers can trace family history at the Empire Cemetery or follow historic transit routes like Old US Hwy 81 and Chisholm Road.

  23. 2022 Map of McPherson South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of McPherson South, 2022 Print
    2022 McPherson South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The plains of central Kansas are centered here on a bustling college town and its nearby farming outposts in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of McPherson through landmarks like the McPherson Cem and the campus of McPherson College.

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