Old Maps of Riley, Kansas

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Riley, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1964 Map of Riley, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Riley, 1965 Print
    1964 Riley
    1965 Print · USGS
    Riley County in the mid-1960s showcases a landscape defined by steady agricultural townships and the steel of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. Researchers can trace the roots of local families at Riley Cem or find landmarks like the County High Sch and Fairview Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2009 Map of Riley, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Riley, 2009 Print
    2009 Riley
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Riley, including Leonardville, Riley County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Riley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riley, 2012 Print
    2012 Riley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Riley, including Leonardville, Riley County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Riley, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Riley, 2016 Print
    2016 Riley
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Riley, including Leonardville, Riley County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Riley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Riley, 2018 Print
    2018 Riley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Riley, including Leonardville, Riley County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Riley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Riley, 2022 Print
    2022 Riley
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, these Kansas communities remain centered on the historic agricultural landscape of the Flint Hills. Genealogists can trace family roots at Riley Cem and Mill Creek Cem, or follow the winding banks of Wildcat Cr.

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