1890s Maps of Rush County, Kansas

Explore 5 historic maps of Rush County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — 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 Rush County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, 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 1890s, 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 Rush County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Rush County, KS maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Larned
    1891 Map of Larned
    1891 Larned
    1891 Print · USGS
    Larned and the surrounding Kansas plains were undergoing a rapid transformation into a rail-and-river economy in the late 1880s. Local researchers can trace the growth of Larned at the river forks or follow the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad through towns like Rush Centre and Garfield.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of Ness
    1892 Map of Ness
    1892 Ness
    1892 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the turn of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and prairie watercourses. Researchers can locate early post offices and rail stops like Schoharie P.O., Bazine, and Jetmore.

  3. 1893 Map of Ellis
    1893 Map of Ellis
    1893 Ellis
    1893 Print · USGS
    Railroad expansion and high plains river topography define this corner of Western Kansas in the early 1890s. Researchers can trace the early townships and find specific landmarks like Round Mound, the town of Ellis, and the corridor of the Union Pacific Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Ness
    1894 Map of Ness
    1894 Ness
    1894 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the close of the nineteenth century was a land of new rail towns and high plains homesteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Ness City and Jetmore, alongside smaller stops like Schoharie P.O. and Bazine.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1896 Map of Hays
    1896 Map of Hays
    1896 Hays
    1896 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of central Kansas thrive in the 1890s as twin railroad corridors fuel the growth of new townships and farming communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Catharine, Munjor, and Liebenthal or locate family homesteads along the Union Pacific R. R. and Smoky Hill River.
    5 unique versions available

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