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Old Maps of Bala, Kansas

Explore 14 old maps of Bala, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bala, KS maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Junction City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas in the late nineteenth century centers on the strategic military and rail hubs of the Flint Hills. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of Junction City, the sprawling Fort Riley Military Reservation, and rail-stop towns like Garrison and Stockdale.
  4. 1889 Map of Junction City
    1889 Map of Junction City
    1889 Junction City
    1889 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill rivers defines this central Kansas landscape in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fort Riley, the rail hubs of Junction City and Manhattan, and vanished stops like Garrison and Bala.
  7. 1894 Map of Junction City
    1894 Map of Junction City
    1894 Junction City
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Kansas frontier of the late nineteenth century comes alive as the rail-and-river network expands around Junction City. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and rural outposts like Riley Center, Bala, and the Fort Riley Military Reservation.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1963 Map of Bala, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Bala, 1964 Print
    1963 Bala
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Riley and Clay counties is captured in the early sixties, just as the landscape prepared for major inundation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Bala Cem, the Bethany Ch, or the site of Grange Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Manhattan
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills and Kansas River valley are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the growth of Manhattan alongside major military and ecological preserves. Trace local history through the Union Pacific rail lines, the Treaty Boundary, and the infrastructure of Fort Riley.
  25. 1990 Map of Manhattan
    1990 Map of Manhattan
    1990 Manhattan
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Kansas river valley and the Flint Hills uplands are captured here in the late twentieth century as the region balanced military expansion and water management. Trace the historic Union Pacific rail line through river towns like Wamego and St Marys, or explore the sprawling Fort Riley Military Reservation.
  28. 2009 Map of Bala, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Bala, 2009 Print
    2009 Bala
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Bala, including Riley County, Clay County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2012 Map of Bala, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bala, 2012 Print
    2012 Bala
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bala, including Riley County, Clay County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2015 Map of Bala, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bala, 2015 Print
    2015 Bala
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bala, including Riley County, Clay County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2018 Map of Bala, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bala, 2018 Print
    2018 Bala
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bala, including Riley County, Clay County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2022 Map of Bala, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bala, 2022 Print
    2022 Bala
    2022 Print · USGS
    Bala and the surrounding Flint Hills farmsteads are shown here during the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of Clay and Riley Counties. Genealogists can locate the Bala Cem and trace the paths of Timber Cr and Mall Cr through the prairie.
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