Old Maps of Fairport, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Fairport. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Fairport, KS maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Plainville
    1896 Map of Plainville
    1896 Plainville
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Rooks County high plains are seen here in the 1890s as the rail networks expanded across the Solomon and Saline river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Plainville, Stockton, and the vanished site of Turkville.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Beloit
    1971 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and expanding water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific through towns like Nicodemus, Cawker City, and the State Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Beloit
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by river valleys and the expansion of massive water reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-town connections of Beloit and Norton or locate the site of the new Webster Dam.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1978 Map of Fairport, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Fairport, 1979 Print
    1978 Fairport
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Saline River valley in the late 1970s was a hub of energy production along the Ellis and Russell county line. Genealogists and historians can trace family land in Catherine or Herzog and locate industrial landmarks like the Fairport Field and Baum.

  5. 1985 Map of Plainville
    1985 Map of Plainville
    1985 Plainville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by the Solomon River and the expansion of energy production. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line and locate key sites like the historic settlement of Nicodemus, Webster Reservoir, and numerous oil fields.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2009 Map of Fairport, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Fairport, 2009 Print
    2009 Fairport
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairport, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2012 Map of Fairport, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fairport, 2012 Print
    2012 Fairport
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairport, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Fairport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fairport, 2015 Print
    2015 Fairport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairport, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Fairport, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fairport, 2018 Print
    2018 Fairport
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairport, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Fairport, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fairport, 2022 Print
    2022 Fairport
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of the Ellis and Russell county line is captured here as it appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Fairport and the nearby Fairport Cem, alongside the natural landmarks of Sweetwater Canyon.

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