Old Maps of Gorham, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Gorham. 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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Gorham, KS maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1967 Map of Gorham, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Gorham, 1968 Print
    1967 Gorham
    1968 Print · USGS
    Western Russell County was dominated by petroleum production and rail transit during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace local families at St Marys Cem and explore industrial sites like the Gorham Oil Field and the Victoria-Pratt Airport (Abandoned).

  6. 1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Map of Hays
    1985 Hays
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley farming and emerging energy production. Trace the route of the Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail or locate family roots in Hays, Liebenthal, or Schoenchen.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Gorham, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gorham, 2010 Print
    2010 Gorham
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Gorham, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Gorham, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gorham, 2012 Print
    2012 Gorham
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gorham, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Gorham, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gorham, 2015 Print
    2015 Gorham
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Gorham, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Gorham, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gorham, 2018 Print
    2018 Gorham
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Gorham, including Ellis County, Russell County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Gorham, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gorham, 2022 Print
    2022 Gorham
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of the Ellis and Russell County line are shown here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace land tracts near Gorham and locate local burial sites such as Saint Marys Cem and Prairie Lawn Cem.

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