1950s Maps of Sherman County, Kansas

Explore 12 historic maps of Sherman County 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 Sherman County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Sherman County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sherman County, KS maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Bonny Reservoir, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Bonny Reservoir, 1952 Print
    1950 Bonny Reservoir
    1952 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Colorado-Kansas border were undergoing a massive transformation in the early fifties with the completion of the Bonny Dam. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks including Burr Ranch and the Jacobs Cem, alongside long-gone schoolhouses like Happy Hollow Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Bird City South
    1951 Map of Bird City South
    1951 Bird City South
    1951 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas high plains come alive in this mid-century survey of the settlements surrounding Bird City and the Cheyenne Co Sherman Co line. Researchers can trace the exact locations of rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like South Star Sch and Wheeler Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Dewey Ranch, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Dewey Ranch, 1952 Print
    1951 Dewey Ranch
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas ranching country and the Missouri River Basin development are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace rural school districts and community centers like Prairie Gem Ch, Dewey Ranch, and Pleasant Valley Sch.

  4. 1952 Map of St Francis 3
    1952 Map of St Francis 3
    1952 St Francis 3
    1952 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas ranching and farming communities are documented here in the early fifties, centered on the river valleys of Cheyenne County. Genealogists can trace rural landmarks including Neville Ch, Battle Creek Cem, and schools like Sunny Ridge Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Map of Limon
    1954 Limon
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Colorado plains and the Kansas borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-and-road corridor through Limon. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific line through Burlington and find remote outposts like Arickaree and Anton.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Goodland, 1976 Print
    1954 Goodland
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas comes into focus during the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by its vital river forks and thriving rail towns. Researchers can trace the path of the Union Pacific through Colby or locate historic parks like Sheridan Co State Park.

  7. 1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Map of Goodland
    1956 Goodland
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Northwest Kansas in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-fed agriculture and expanding rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Goodland and Atwood or locate landmarks such as the Arikaree Breaks.

  8. 1957 Map of Limon
    1957 Map of Limon
    1957 Limon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the vital rail-and-road connections of the era. You can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through towns like Limon, Stratton, and Burlington or find the early footprint of Bonny Reservoir.

  9. 1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Map of Goodland
    1957 Goodland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of high plains agriculture and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace the river-valley settlements from Goodland to Oberlin and follow the paths of the Union Pacific and Sappa Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Map of Limon
    1958 Limon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colorado and the Kansas border meet in this late-fifties study of High Plains rail and river systems. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through Limon and Burlington, or locate the Bonny Dam and Bonny Reservoir.

  11. 1959 Map of Harris Draw, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Harris Draw, 1960 Print
    1959 Harris Draw
    1960 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Western Kansas are captured here during the late fifties, showing the rural landscape along the Sherman Co and Wallace Co border. Local historians can trace early community sites like Mound School, Mt Pleasant School, and the Mennonite Cemetery.

  12. 1959 Map of Horsethief Draw, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Horsethief Draw, 1960 Print
    1959 Horsethief Draw
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Wallace County are captured in the late 1950s as a landscape of deep draws and seasonal rivers. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Sandy Hill Sch, Fairview Cem, and the notable Horsethief Cave.
    2 unique versions available

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