Old Maps of Osawatomie, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Osawatomie. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Osawatomie, KS maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Lawrence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas thrived during the mid-1880s as a vital corridor of rail-driven commerce and river valley agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near the Kansas River and identify early township centers like Ottawa, Eudora, and Vinland.

  2. 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.

  3. 1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Mound City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Linn and Miami counties are captured here in the 1880s, showcasing a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rapid railroad growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad through Pleasanton or locate early settlements like Trading Post and Wall Street.

  4. 1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Lawrence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas thrived as a rail-and-river hub in the late nineteenth century, as documented in this detailed survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Clinton, Vinland, and Eudora or locate land near the Marais Des Cygnes River.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Mound City
    1893 Map of Mound City
    1893 Mound City
    1893 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas at the close of the nineteenth century is defined here by its rail-and-river network and early township boundaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Mound City, Pleasanton, and La Cygne along the Kansas City Osage and Gulf Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1957 Map of Paola West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Paola West, 1958 Print
    1957 Paola West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Miami County at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by three major railroads and the early oil industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous country schools like Lone Star Sch and cemeteries including Elmdale Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 1963 Map of Rantoul, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Rantoul, 1964 Print
    1963 Rantoul
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas agriculture and river life are preserved here in the early sixties, centered on the village of Rantoul. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad and locate rural landmarks like New Hope Ch and Howard Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1963 Map of Osawatomie, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Osawatomie, 1964 Print
    1963 Osawatomie
    1964 Print · USGS
    Osawatomie and the surrounding Miami County townships are captured here in the early 1960s at the junction of two major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Union Valley Sch and find family-named sites such as Whiteford Cem or the settlement of Bangor.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1981 Map of Butler
    1981 Map of Butler
    1981 Butler
    1981 Print · USGS
    Western Missouri and eastern Kansas settlements are documented here in the early eighties, as the river valleys were transitioning into major wildlife management areas. Genealogists can locate family names near Greenlawn Cem or trace the development of towns like Butler, Osawatomie, and Appleton City.

  15. 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.

  16. 1983 Map of Lawrence, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lawrence, 1984 Print
    1983 Lawrence
    1984 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas in the early eighties shows a landscape of growing reservoirs and historic rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through Topeka and Ottawa, or locate smaller sites like Highland Cem and the settlement of Vassar.

  17. 2009 Map of Paola West, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Paola West, 2009 Print
    2009 Paola West
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Paola, Ringer, and other nearby areas

  18. 2009 Map of Osawatomie, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Osawatomie, 2009 Print
    2009 Osawatomie
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Beagle, Miami County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2009 Map of Rantoul, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Rantoul, 2009 Print
    2009 Rantoul
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Stanton, Rantoul, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Osawatomie, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Osawatomie, 2012 Print
    2012 Osawatomie
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Beagle, Miami County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Paola West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paola West, 2012 Print
    2012 Paola West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Paola, Ringer, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Rantoul, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rantoul, 2012 Print
    2012 Rantoul
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Stanton, Rantoul, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Osawatomie, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Osawatomie, 2015 Print
    2015 Osawatomie
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Beagle, Miami County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Rantoul, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rantoul, 2015 Print
    2015 Rantoul
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Stanton, Rantoul, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Paola West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paola West, 2015 Print
    2015 Paola West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Osawatomie, including Paola, Ringer, and other nearby areas

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