Old Maps of Rossville Township, Kansas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rossville Township with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rossville Township has changed over the decades.


Rossville Township, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Wamego
    1889 Map of Wamego
    1889 Wamego
    1889 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas thrives along the river valleys in the 1880s, where rail networks and river crossings dictated the growth of the prairie. Genealogists can trace family roots in early hubs like Alma, St Marys, and Wamego, or find the path of the Union Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Topeka
    1889 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of rapid rail expansion and tribal land boundaries. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Pottawatomie Indian Reservation or old settlements like Holton, Rossville, and Agency.

  3. 1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Topeka
    1894 Print · USGS
    Topeka and its northern reaches are captured here in the late nineteenth century, during a pivotal era of rail expansion and settlement. Local historians can trace the early layouts of Topeka and Silver Lake alongside the Pottawatomie Indian Reservation.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Wamego
    1894 Map of Wamego
    1894 Wamego
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Kansas prairie in the late nineteenth century was a world of steam and river crossings, where the iron horse reshaped the frontier. Genealogists can trace family roots in established towns like Wamego, Alma, or the small settlement of Moodyville along Rock Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  6. 1952 Map of Rossville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Rossville, 1953 Print
    1952 Rossville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Shawnee and Jackson counties are captured here in the early fifties, a time when small country schoolhouses still dotted the prairie. You can trace family roots at Bohemian Cemetery, locate the Stone School, or follow the Union Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Willard, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Willard, 1954 Print
    1952 Willard
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley at mid-century reveals a bustling corridor of competing rail lines and riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of family farms and rural communities through landmarks like West Union Ch, Green Cem, and the Valencia townsite.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Maple Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Maple Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Maple Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Wabaunsee County in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the winding Mill Creek and the busy Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Local historians can locate landmarks like Buffalo Mound, the settlement at Vera, and the rural Sunny Side Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of St Marys, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of St Marys, 1954 Print
    1953 St Marys
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley in the early 1950s centered on the hub of St Marys, where the rail and river economies met. Genealogists and historians can trace local rural infrastructure through sites like St Marys Seminary, Turkey Creek Sch, and Mt Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  11. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1964 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as major flood control projects began reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St. Joseph Church, Sunset Cemetery, or along the busy tracks of the Rock Island RR.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Manhattan
    1956 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Republican River and Smoky Hill River. Historians can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and Missouri Pacific RR through towns like Manhattan and Clay Center.

  13. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Manhattan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding military installations and new water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-river economy through the Union Pacific RR and old settlements like Clay Center or Marysville.

  15. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Manhattan, 1986 Print
    1985 Manhattan
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Flint Hills and Kansas River valley are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the growth of Manhattan alongside major military and ecological preserves. Trace local history through the Union Pacific rail lines, the Treaty Boundary, and the infrastructure of Fort Riley.

  17. 1990 Map of Manhattan
    1990 Map of Manhattan
    1990 Manhattan
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Kansas river valley and the Flint Hills uplands are captured here in the late twentieth century as the region balanced military expansion and water management. Trace the historic Union Pacific rail line through river towns like Wamego and St Marys, or explore the sprawling Fort Riley Military Reservation.

  18. 2022 Map of Maple Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Maple Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Maple Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wabaunsee County enters the twenty-first century as a landscape of cattle ranches and creek valleys near the Kansas River. Genealogists and local historians can locate Maple Hill Cemetery, trace the path of Mill Creek, and find landmarks like Buffalo Mound.

  19. 2022 Map of Saint Marys, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Saint Marys, 2022 Print
    2022 Saint Marys
    2022 Print · USGS
    Near the convergence of Pottawatomie, Shawnee, and Jackson counties, this area reflects a landscape shaped by the Kansas River and historic pioneer routes. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Valley View Cem, trace the path of Oregon Trail Rd, and explore river access points like JMJ Landing.

  20. 2022 Map of Rossville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rossville, 2022 Print
    2022 Rossville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Kansas prairie north of the Kaw River comes into focus in this recent survey of the Shawnee and Jackson county borderlands. Genealogists can locate family sites near Rossville and Delia, or trace ancestral plots at the Czech - Moravian Cem and Olive Branch Cem.

  21. 2022 Map of Willard, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Willard, 2022 Print
    2022 Willard
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Kansas River valley comes into focus in this recent survey, showing the rural communities of Willard and Valencia. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Uniontown Cem and trace the paths of Mission Creek and Post Cr.

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