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1950s Maps of Wichita, Kansas

Explore 11 historic maps of Wichita from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Wichita's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Wichita's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Wichita, KS maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Bayneville, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Bayneville, 1952 Print
    1950 Bayneville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sedgwick County shows a traditional prairie landscape of townships and rail-stop towns before the suburban expansion of nearby cities. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Greenwood Cem or locate the site of the Richmond Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Greenwich, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Greenwich, 1956 Print
    1955 Greenwich
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Sedgwick and Butler Counties are captured here in the mid-fifties at a peak of rail and oil activity. Researchers can trace family sites at Greenwich or locate pioneer burials at Old Benton Cem and Fairview Cem.
  7. 1955 Map of Rose Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Rose Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Rose Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Butler and Sedgwick County line in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of steady agricultural growth and rising aviation influence. Researchers can trace family sites near Branson Cem, aviation history at Hamilton Landing Field, and the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.
  10. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1959 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas comes alive in the mid-1950s as Wichita grows into its role as a regional industrial and military powerhouse. Trace the rail-and-river network connecting El Dorado and Arkansas City through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Valley Center, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Valley Center, 1957 Print
    1956 Valley Center
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Sedgwick County undergoes a post-war transition in the mid-1950s as suburban growth meets established oil fields. Trace family roots and early subdivisions near Valley Center, Park City, and Riverview alongside historic schools like Kistler Sch.
  16. 1956 Map of Maize, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Maize, 1957 Print
    1956 Maize
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sedgwick County is captured here as a bustling intersection of river life and rail industry. Genealogists can locate the Maize Cem and early footprints of Maize and Valley Center, while tracing the paths of the Missouri Pacific and other legacy railroads.
  19. 1956 Map of Wichita West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wichita West, 1957 Print
    1956 Wichita West
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wichita is captured in a moment of rapid westward expansion as suburban subdivisions begin to displace the old township farms. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Air View Estates, locate Sacred Heart College, and see the early layout of the Wichita Municipal Airport.
  22. 1956 Map of Derby, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Derby, 1957 Print
    1956 Derby
    1957 Print · USGS
    South of Wichita in the mid-fifties, this area shows the rapid suburbanization of Sedgwick County alongside major aviation and transit projects. Trace the early layouts of Haysville and Derby or locate mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Mc Connell Air Force Base.
  25. 1956 Map of Andover, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Andover, 1957 Print
    1956 Andover
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Wichita and Andover appear here during a mid-century boom in aviation and infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Mc Connell Air Force Base alongside local landmarks like Seltzer Spring and Mammoth Cave Sch.
  28. 1956 Map of Wichita East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Wichita East, 1957 Print
    1956 Wichita East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wichita is captured here during a period of massive suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools like Louverture Sch, early aviation sites including Cessna Landing Field, and the sprawling McConnell Air Force Base.
  31. 1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Wichita
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Central Kansas in the late fifties was a landscape of aviation industry, oil exploration, and expanding turnpikes. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through McConnell Air Force Base, major facilities for Cessna Aircraft Company, and the active El Dorado Oil Field.
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