Old Maps of Morris County, Kansas

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Morris County, KS maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Eskridge
    1885 Map of Eskridge
    1885 Eskridge
    1885 Print · USGS
    East-central Kansas was a hub of rapid railroad expansion in the 1880s, where iron rails began to define the prairie landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Council Grove and find now-quiet settlements like Bismarck and Admire City.

  2. 1889 Map of Parkerville
    1889 Map of Parkerville
    1889 Parkerville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Morris and Marion County townships appear here during the great western rail boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Parkerville, White City, and Herrington along the Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Railroad.

  3. 1889 Map of Eskridge
    1889 Map of Eskridge
    1889 Eskridge
    1889 Print · USGS
    Kansas prairie life in the late 1880s is defined here by the rapid arrival of the iron horse across Wabaunsee and Lyon counties. Genealogists and historians can trace early rail hubs like Council Grove and Eskridge, or follow the winding path of One Hundred and Forty Two Mile Creek.

  4. 1894 Map of Eskridge
    1894 Map of Eskridge
    1894 Eskridge
    1894 Print · USGS
    East-central Kansas was a bustling corridor of competing railroads and growing prairie towns in the decade before the turn of the century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Council Grove and Eskridge, alongside smaller locales like Dunlap and Agnes City.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Parkerville
    1894 Map of Parkerville
    1894 Parkerville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas at the height of the steam era shows a landscape transformed by competing rail lines and growing prairie towns. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like White City, Parkerville, and the riverside hub of Council Grove.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1964 Map of Skiddy, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Skiddy, 1965 Print
    1964 Skiddy
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Morris and Geary Counties are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the settlement of Skiddy at a crossroads of rail and stream. Researchers can trace the active Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line or follow the path of an Old Railroad Grade along Clarks Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of Woodbine, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Woodbine, 1966 Print
    1964 Woodbine
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Woodbine sits at the heart of an active rail and ranching landscape where Dickinson, Morris, and Geary counties meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the Rock Island line, find the Carry Creek Sch, and locate family plots at Woodbine Cem.

  10. 1971 Map of Bushong, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bushong, 1973 Print
    1971 Bushong
    1973 Print · USGS
    The eastern Kansas plains of the early 1970s come into focus here, showing the rural communities of Lyon and Wabaunsee counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Indian Treaty Grade and locate family history at Agnes City Cem or along the Missouri Pacific railroad line.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Alta Vista, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Alta Vista, 1974 Print
    1971 Alta Vista
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills region of Wabaunsee and Morris counties is shown here in the early seventies, centered on the rail town of Alta Vista. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary across the landscape or locate local landmarks like the Garfield Cemetery and the Beman Cemetery.

  12. 1971 Map of Council Grove Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Council Grove Lake, 1974 Print
    1971 Council Grove Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morris County was undergoing a major hydrological shift in the early 1970s as the Neosho River valley was reshaped by flood control projects. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family history sites like Kelso Cem and Greenwood Cemetery.

  13. 1971 Map of Dwight, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Dwight, 1974 Print
    1971 Dwight
    1974 Print · USGS
    The town of Dwight and its surrounding prairie landscape are shown here in the early 1970s at the intersection of Morris and Geary counties. Local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and search for family roots at Swartz Cem or Kelso Cem.

  14. 1971 Map of Council Grove, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Council Grove, 1974 Print
    1971 Council Grove
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morris County in the early 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by water engineering and deep territorial history. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and explore the mid-century recreation sites like the Drive-in Theater and Richey Cove South Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1971 Map of White City, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of White City, 1974 Print
    1971 White City
    1974 Print · USGS
    White City and Parkerville are shown at a turning point in the early 1970s as rail transit evolved alongside traditional Kansas farming. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Ramsey-Black Cem and the OLD RAILROAD GRADE near the Neosho River.

  16. 1972 Map of Wilsey, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wilsey, 1974 Print
    1972 Wilsey
    1974 Print · USGS
    Wilsey was a quiet railroad stop on the Missouri Pacific line during the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the town grid and nearby landmarks like Highland Cem, Elm Creek, and the winding Neosho River headwaters.

  17. 1972 Map of Americus, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Americus, 1974 Print
    1972 Americus
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lyon and Morris counties in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of river-bottom farms and small-town rail connections. You can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family history at Dunlap Cem or the township of Toledo.

  18. 1972 Map of Burdick, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Burdick, 1974 Print
    1972 Burdick
    1974 Print · USGS
    Burdick and the surrounding Flint Hills borderlands are captured here during the early seventies, centered on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land near Hebron Church or follow the winding courses of Sixmile Creek and Diamond Creek.

  19. 1972 Map of Delavan, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Delavan, 1974 Print
    1972 Delavan
    1974 Print · USGS
    Morris County was a critical junction of the Kansas rail network in the 1970s, where two major lines crossed the prairie. Researchers can trace family roots through the Delavan Cem or follow the paths of the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads.

  20. 1972 Map of Lost Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Lost Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Lost Springs
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lost Springs and the surrounding Marion County countryside are captured here in the early seventies at a peak of rail and resource activity. Researchers can trace the junction of the Chicago Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads near Old Mission Cem and active Oil Wells.

  21. 1972 Map of Wilsey SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wilsey SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Wilsey SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills of Morris and Chase counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape shaped by early surveyors and ranching. Trace the path of the Indian Treaty Boundary or locate landmarks like Fourmile Cem and the Missouri Pacific rail line.

  22. 1972 Map of Diamond Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Diamond Springs, 1974 Print
    1972 Diamond Springs
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills region of central Kansas comes into focus in the early 1970s as railroads and winding creeks define the rural landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots near Diamond Creek Cem or follow the historic rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

  23. 1972 Map of Herington, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Herington, 1974 Print
    1972 Herington
    1974 Print · USGS
    Herington in the early seventies remains a vital rail crossroads for Morris and Dickinson counties. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Sunset Hill Cem, St Johns Cem, and the LOST SPRINGS OIL FIELD.

  24. 1972 Map of Lake Kahola, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Kahola, 1974 Print
    1972 Lake Kahola
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Morris and Chase County borderlands come into focus during the early seventies, centered on the newly established Lake Kahola. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and the path of the Missouri Pacific rail line.

  25. 1985 Map of Council Grove
    1985 Map of Council Grove
    1985 Council Grove
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills region of Kansas thrives in the mid-1980s as a vital crossroads for major rail lines and prairie water systems. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through small towns like Hope and Burdick or locate landmarks like Lake Kahola.
    2 unique versions available

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