Join Free

1900s (20th Century) Maps of Osborne County, Kansas

Explore 30 historic maps of Osborne County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Osborne County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Osborne County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Osborne County, KS maps

(30)
  1. 1953 Map of Downs South
    1953 Map of Downs South
    1953 Downs South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Osborne County farming and transit are captured here in the early fifties, where the river and rail lines converge. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Iowa Cem and Cottonwood Sch along the South Fork Solomon River.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Waconda Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Waconda Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Waconda Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mitchell County in the early fifties shows the Solomon River valley just before the landscape was transformed by reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can locate Waconda Springs, the St Peter and Paul Cem, and the rural Town Hall at the heart of Carr Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Bloomington, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bloomington, 1954 Print
    1953 Bloomington
    1954 Print · USGS
    Osborne County in the early 1950s is defined by its rural schoolhouses and the winding South Fork Solomon River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks near Bloomington, including Mayview Sch and the United Brethren Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Osborne, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Osborne, 1954 Print
    1953 Osborne
    1954 Print · USGS
    Osborne was a vital rail and river crossing in north-central Kansas during the early fifties. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Bethany Center Cem and Mt Hope Sch or follow the lines of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Woodston, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Woodston, 1954 Print
    1953 Woodston
    1954 Print · USGS
    The town of Woodston and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early fifties, caught between the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of local education and community at High Sch, Pleasant Valley Sch, and the Pleasant Valley Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Alton, 1954 Print
    1953 Alton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Osborne County farm country is mapped here in the early fifties, centered on the riverfront town of Alton. Genealogists can trace early rural life through detailed landmarks like Mount Ayr Sch, Sumner Cem, and the Missouri Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Beloit
    1971 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and expanding water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific through towns like Nicodemus, Cawker City, and the State Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Beloit
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by river valleys and the expansion of massive water reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-town connections of Beloit and Norton or locate the site of the new Webster Dam.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Downs North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Downs North, 1962 Print
    1960 Downs North
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Smith and Osborne County borderlands come to life in the early 1960s at the junction of the Solomon River forks. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Pleasant Ridge Sch, the settlement of Dispatch, and Rose Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1961 Map of Kirwin SE, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Kirwin SE, 1962 Print
    1961 Kirwin SE
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Rooks, Phillips, Smith, and Osborne counties are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate family sites and rural landmarks like Bohemian Cem, Spring Branch Cem, and Ash Rock Sch 2.
  31. 1961 Map of Portis, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Portis, 1962 Print
    1961 Portis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Osborne County plains in the early sixties reveal a landscape of river-valley farming and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fairview Cem and Garrett Cem near the North Fork Solomon River.
  34. 1961 Map of Harlan, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Harlan, 1962 Print
    1961 Harlan
    1962 Print · USGS
    North central Kansas farmland is documented here in the early 1960s, showing the intricate water management along the North Fork Solomon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Harlan townsite, Butler Cem, and rural congregations like Mayflower Ch.
  37. 1961 Map of Gaylord SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Gaylord SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Gaylord SW
    1962 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the early 1960s was a landscape of township divisions and rural stream valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Leasburg Cem, Grant Cem, and the waters of Glen Creek.
  40. 1962 Map of Cawker City, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Cawker City, 1963 Print
    1962 Cawker City
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cawker City thrived as a rail and river hub during the early sixties, anchoring a landscape of small family farms and rural townships. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through several local burial grounds like Prairie Grove Cem and locate the historic Chandler Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1967 Map of Hunter, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hunter, 1969 Print
    1967 Hunter
    1969 Print · USGS
    The rural plains of Mitchell and Lincoln counties are captured here in the late sixties, centered on the railroad town of Hunter. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks such as Greenwood Union Cem, Spillman Cem, and the winding Bacon Creek.
  46. 1978 Map of Natoma, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Natoma, 1979 Print
    1978 Natoma
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Kansas plains of the late seventies come alive on this sheet centered on the rail-side community of Natoma. Researchers can trace the legacy of local industry and genealogy through the Oil Field and landmarks like Conger Cem.
  49. 1978 Map of Osborne SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Osborne SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Osborne SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne County farm country is mapped here in the late seventies, showing the township lines and creek beds of the Kansas prairie. Genealogists can locate Zimmerman Cem and trace the paths of Covert Creek and Twin Creek through the land.
  52. 1978 Map of Paradise NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Paradise NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Paradise NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne and Russell County lands appear in the late 1970s as a quiet expanse of prairie and energy production. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific railroad or locate local landmarks like I X L Cem and the summit of Round Mound.
  55. 1978 Map of Tipton, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Tipton, 1979 Print
    1978 Tipton
    1979 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas prairie around Tipton is captured here in the late seventies as the rail-and-ranching economy remained firmly in place. Genealogists can locate family plots at St Boniface Cem and Union Cem or trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
  58. 1978 Map of Alton SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Alton SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Alton SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne County, Kansas, in the late 1970s shows a landscape of upland ridges and winding creek beds. Researchers can locate community anchors like Round Mound Cem, Enterprise Ch, and the Kill Creek No 2 school site.
  61. 1978 Map of Osborne SE, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Osborne SE, 1979 Print
    1978 Osborne SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne County in the late seventies is captured here as a landscape of rural townships and winding creek beds. Genealogists and historians can trace family land across Bloom and Delhi or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.
  64. 1978 Map of Vincent, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Vincent, 1979 Print
    1978 Vincent
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne and Russell counties in the late 1970s reveal a landscape of high-plains agriculture and small rural centers. Researchers can trace family history through the Potterville Cemetery and Cheyenne Church or locate landmarks like Cheyenne Gap.
  67. 1978 Map of Meades Ranch, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Meades Ranch, 1979 Print
    1978 Meades Ranch
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne County in the late seventies is captured here at a critical moment for American surveying history. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Meades Ranch geodetic base point and the rural Delhi Cem along the East Fork Wolf Creek.
  70. 1978 Map of Covert, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Covert, 1979 Print
    1978 Covert
    1979 Print · USGS
    Osborne County farming and oil exploration define this late-1970s landscape near the settlement of Covert. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Bristow Cem, Covert Cem, and Cedar Bluff Cem along the winding Kill Creek.
  73. 1978 Map of Paradise NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Paradise NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Paradise NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Osborne and Russell Counties comes alive in the late seventies as a land of small townships and prairie drainages. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cedar Bluff Cem and Grand Center Cem or trace the Union Pacific rail line.
Showing maps 1-25 of 30

Top cities of Osborne County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Osborne County?
  • What is the oldest map of Osborne County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Osborne County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Osborne County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Osborne County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Osborne County?
  • Where are historical maps of Osborne County sourced from?