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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Wells, Kansas

Explore 5 historic maps of Wells 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 Wells'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.
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Start exploring Wells's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Wells, KS maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1964 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as major flood control projects began reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St. Joseph Church, Sunset Cemetery, or along the busy tracks of the Rock Island RR.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Manhattan
    1956 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Republican River and Smoky Hill River. Historians can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR through towns like Manhattan and Clay Center.
  7. 1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Manhattan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding military installations and new water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-river economy through the Union Pacific RR and old settlements like Clay Center or Marysville.
  10. 1965 Map of Wells, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Wells, 1966 Print
    1965 Wells
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County farmland and the small settlement of Wells are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. You can trace family history at the Pleasant Hill Cem or follow the route of the ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FE railroad.
  13. 1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Map of Clay Center
    1985 Clay Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of North Central Kansas appear here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural layout and the rise of Milford Lake. Researchers can trace old township connections through settlements like Delphos, Idana, and Summerville.
    2 unique versions available
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