Old Maps of Kelso, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Kelso. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Kelso, KS maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  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. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 2009 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2009 Print
    2009 Council Grove Lake
    2009 Print · USGS
    Council Grove and its surrounding Morris County prairie are shown here in the early 2000s, centered on the local river and reservoir systems. Researchers can trace land tracts near the Neosho River, locate family plots at Kelso Cemetery, or explore the growth of Council Grove near Elm Creek.

  8. 2012 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Council Grove Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Morris County prairie and the waters of the Neosho River watershed are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the rural settlements of Kelso and Helmick, alongside several historic burial grounds like Kelso Cem and Greenwood Cem.

  9. 2015 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Council Grove Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Morris County lakefront and the western reaches of Council Grove are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Kelso and Helmick, as well as historic local burial sites including Greenwood Cem and Kelso Cem.

  10. 2018 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Council Grove Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Morris County's tallgrass prairie and water systems are documented here during the late twenty-teens, showing the expansive Council Grove Lake and the surrounding rural townships. Trace local family roots and land use through features like Kelso Cem, the settlement of Helmick, and the Neosho River valley.

  11. 2022 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Council Grove Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Council Grove Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Morris County landscape in 2022 centers on the reservoir system where the Neosho River meets Canning Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate Kelso Cem, Greenwood Cem, and the small settlement of Helmick.

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