1950s Maps of Independence, Kansas

Explore 6 historic maps of Independence from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Independence's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Independence's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Independence, KS maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Joplin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Joplin
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  3. 1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Joplin
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  4. 1959 Map of Bolton
    1959 Map of Bolton
    1959 Bolton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Bolton, Blake, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Sycamore, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sycamore, 1960 Print
    1959 Sycamore
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Sycamore, Montgomery County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Independence, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Independence, 1960 Print
    1959 Independence
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Fruitland, Montgomery County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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