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Old Maps of Rush County, Kansas for Metal Detecting

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Rush County, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Larned, 1957 Print
    1889 Map of Larned, 1957 Print
    1889 Larned
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the close of the frontier era shows a landscape being rapidly transformed by the iron rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace early township growth and rail stations like Rush Centre, Roselle, and the hub at Larned.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Great Bend
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas during the mid-sixties transition reveals a landscape defined by new reservoirs and enduring rail corridors. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Hays and Great Bend or locate natural landmarks such as Round Mound and the wetlands of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Great Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and massive new water projects. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Hays or locate the newly formed shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Kanopolis Reservoir.
  25. 1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Great Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the late fifties reveals a landscape of high-plains agriculture and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace the development of regional hubs like Hays and Russell, or locate historic sites such as Fort Larned and the Cheyenne Bottoms wildlife area.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Otis, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Otis, 1967 Print
    1965 Otis
    1967 Print · USGS
    The town of Otis is captured in the mid-sixties as a center of Kansas energy production and agriculture. Researchers can trace the rail-side refinery, the Bureau of Mines Helium Plant, and local burial sites like the Lutheran Cem.
  31. 1965 Map of Mc Cracken, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Mc Cracken, 1967 Print
    1965 Mc Cracken
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rush and Ness counties come into focus during the mid-sixties, centered on the railroad town of McCracken. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line past local landmarks like McCracken Cem, Big Timber Creek, and early oil wells.
  34. 1965 Map of Albert, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Albert, 1967 Print
    1965 Albert
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Barton and Rush counties are captured here as a productive landscape of grain and gas along the Walnut Creek valley. Trace the early energy boom through the local GAS FIELD or locate family sites at Shaffer, Walnut View Sch, and the Albert Cem.
  37. 1966 Map of Alexander, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Alexander, 1967 Print
    1966 Alexander
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Rush and Ness counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the rail-side town of Alexander. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, old quarries, and the Weber Oil Field.
  40. 1966 Map of Rush Center, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Rush Center, 1967 Print
    1966 Rush Center
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rush Center and the surrounding townships are documented in the mid-1960s as a vital hub for rail and oil. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, locate Locust Hill Cem, and see the extent of the Rush Center Oil Field.
  43. 1966 Map of Nekoma, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Nekoma, 1967 Print
    1966 Nekoma
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rush County agriculture meets the railroad in the 1960s as the rail line follows the winding course of Walnut Creek. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Abbey Cem and early energy sites including various Oil Wells near Nekoma.
  46. 1966 Map of La Crosse, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of La Crosse, 1967 Print
    1966 La Crosse
    1967 Print · USGS
    La Crosse was a busy rail-centered town in the mid-1960s, serving as a hub for the surrounding Rush County farm country. Local historians can trace family sites at St Michaels Cem or locate community landmarks like the County Fairground and Grass Park.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of Hargrave, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hargrave, 1967 Print
    1966 Hargrave
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rush County farming and rail life are preserved here during the mid-sixties, centered on the Missouri Pacific tracks. Genealogists can locate family sites near Hampton Cem and Hall Cem, or trace the winding course of Big Timber Creek.
  52. 1966 Map of Bison, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bison, 1967 Print
    1966 Bison
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bison and the surrounding Rush County plains are captured here in the mid-1960s, a period when rail and agriculture still defined the local rhythm. Genealogists can locate family sites near Lone Star Cem, the Baptist Cem, or along the Missouri Pacific tracks.
  55. 1966 Map of Timken, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Timken, 1967 Print
    1966 Timken
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rush County agriculture and industry meet in the mid-1960s as the rail line and river valleys define the local landscape. Genealogists can locate Holy Cross Cem and Bohemian Cem while tracing the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Timken.
  58. 1968 Map of Liebenthal, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Liebenthal, 1971 Print
    1968 Liebenthal
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Rush and Ellis County border comes alive in the late sixties as the river-and-rail landscape shifts between agriculture and industry. Genealogists and local historians can locate Liebenthal and Schoenchen, tracing family roots at St Joseph Cem and St Anthony Cem.
  61. 1968 Map of La Crosse NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of La Crosse NW, 1971 Print
    1968 La Crosse NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    In the late 1960s, the plains of western Kansas were a landscape of cattle, oil, and river-valley farming. Genealogists and researchers can locate family burial sites at Cordia Cem and Nickel Cem or trace the early energy economy through several Oil Wells.
  64. 1969 Map of Pfeifer, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Pfeifer, 1971 Print
    1969 Pfeifer
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Smoky Hill River valley and the rural townships of Ellis and Rush Counties are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Pfeifer, Loretta, Holy Cross Cem, and the many Oil Wells dotting the plains.
  67. 1969 Map of Otis NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Otis NE, 1971 Print
    1969 Otis NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Four rural townships in central Kansas come into focus during the late 1960s as oil extraction begins to mark the agricultural landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Pleasantdale Cem or trace the winding course of the Smoky Hill River and Duck Creek.
  70. 1970 Map of Rush Center SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rush Center SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Rush Center SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Rush and Pawnee County borderlands are shown here in the early 1970s, at a time when petroleum production was reshaping the prairie. Researchers can trace the development of the Shiley Oil Field and Oro Oil Field or locate the local Townhall.
  73. 1970 Map of Bazine SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bazine SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Bazine SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pawnee and Ness Counties are captured here during a peak era of petroleum production in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific locations of the Schadel Oil Field, Steffen Oil Field, and landmarks like High Point.
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