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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Purcell, Wichita

Explore 7 historic maps of Purcell from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Purcell's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Purcell's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Purcell, Wichita maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Derby
    1943 Map of Derby
    1943 Derby
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Sedgwick County in the early 1940s is a landscape of river-valley farms and essential rail corridors just before the region's rapid growth. Researchers can locate original sites for Old Waco, Derby, and numerous rural schools like Blood Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1960 Map of Derby, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Derby, 1961 Print
    1960 Derby
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley south of Wichita appears here in the early sixties as suburban growth begins to overtake rural townships. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Waco Cem, St Marys Sch, and the riverside community of Derby.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Wichita
    1985 Map of Wichita
    1985 Wichita
    1985 Print · USGS
    The mid-1980s landscape of the Wichita metro area is captured here during a peak era for the local aviation industry. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Santa Fe and Frisco or locate family landmarks at White Chapel Cem and Cheney Reservoir.
  19. 1990 Map of Wichita
    1990 Map of Wichita
    1990 Wichita
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Wichita metropolitan area and its surrounding agricultural plains are captured in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by rapid suburban expansion and massive water projects. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in small towns like Garden Plain and Clonmel, or trace the development around Cheney Reservoir and McConnell Air Force Base.
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