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1950s Maps of Riley County, Kansas

Explore 19 historic maps of Riley County 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 Riley County'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.
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Start exploring Riley County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Riley County, KS maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Keats
    1950 Map of Keats
    1950 Keats
    1950 Print · USGS
    Riley County at the mid-century shows a landscape defined by the expansive Fort Riley Military Reservation and the river valley railroads. Researchers can trace local history through features like the Rebekah IOOF Home, the village of Keats, and the old Rock Quarry near the river.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Manhattan
    1950 Map of Manhattan
    1950 Manhattan
    1950 Print · USGS
    Manhattan and the surrounding Riley County landscape are captured in the late 1940s, showing a growing college town at the junction of the Kansas and Big Blue Rivers. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Kansas State College, local rural schoolhouses like Oak Grove School, and early aviation at Mankan Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Junction City
    1950 Map of Junction City
    1950 Junction City
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kansas river forks and the vast Fort Riley complex dominate this mid-century landscape. Researchers can trace local roots through the Highland Cemetery, Grand View School, and the early layout of Camp Forsyth.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Swede Creek
    1951 Map of Swede Creek
    1951 Swede Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Geary and Riley counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the McDowell Creek watershed. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Ashland Cemetery, Briggs School, and Cleveland School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Ogden
    1951 Map of Ogden
    1951 Ogden
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley near Ogden is shown here at mid-century, where the expansion of the military post meets established rural life. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Funston, find several family burial grounds like St Marys Cemetery, and locate vanished local schools including Tully School and Reynalda School.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Wind Creek
    1951 Map of Wind Creek
    1951 Wind Creek
    1951 Print · USGS
    Riley and Geary counties are captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of military lands into traditional Kansas farming territory. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Liberty Cemetery and Magic School alongside the active vehicle firing range of the Fort Riley Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Milford
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley remains unchanged in this mid-century portrait of Milford before modern developments altered the local drainage. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Acme School District 92 and the Milford Cemetery.
  22. 1953 Map of St George, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of St George, 1954 Print
    1953 St George
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pottawatomie County is defined here by the twin rail lines of the Union Pacific and the Rock Island flanking the river. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Mt Zion Ch, Sunflower Sch, and the historic Pillsbury Crossing.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Wamego SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wamego SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Wamego SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Riley and Wabaunsee county line in the early fifties shows a landscape of upland ridges and creek-fed valleys. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the Community Hall, the rural Tabor Sch, and a Windmill marking an early mid-century homestead.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Ogden
    1955 Map of Ogden
    1955 Ogden
    1955 Print · USGS
    The military and rural landscapes of Riley and Geary counties meet here in the mid-1950s where the river bends. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like St Marys Cem and old country schoolhouses including Berry School and Humboldt School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Fort Riley NE, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fort Riley NE, 1958 Print
    1955 Fort Riley NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Riley and Geary counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showcasing the expansive military and rural landscape of northeastern Kansas. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Shanks Cemetery and trace vanished school districts such as Magic School or Vinton School.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1958 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Manhattan and its surrounding river valleys are captured in the mid-fifties, just before massive hydraulic projects changed the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Kansas State College or locate vanished rural landmarks like Hunters Island School and Rocky Ford.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Swede Creek, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Swede Creek, 1958 Print
    1955 Swede Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Geary and Riley counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by creek valleys and farm life. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Ashland Cem, Briggs School, and the junction of McDowell Creek and Swede Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1955 Milford
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley in the mid-1950s was a landscape of small schools and prairie churches before major reservoir projects altered the terrain. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Timber Creek Cem, Zoar School, and the Indian Grave Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Junction City, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Junction City, 1958 Print
    1955 Junction City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Junction City and the Fort Riley Military Reservation are captured here in the mid-fifties at the historic meeting of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers. Researchers can locate civic landmarks like the Courthouse, local schools, and the Kansas First Territorial Capitol.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Keats, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Keats, 1958 Print
    1955 Keats
    1958 Print · USGS
    Riley County, Kansas, is captured here in the mid-fifties as it balances military operations and agricultural research. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad or locate landmarks like the Rebekah IOOF Home Cem and Elm Hollow Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
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