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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Smith County, Kansas

Explore 36 historic maps of Smith County 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 Smith County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Smith County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Smith County, KS maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Red Cloud, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Red Cloud, 1954 Print
    1940 Red Cloud
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Nebraska at the end of the Great Depression is characterized by its close-knit rural school districts and river-valley rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Catherton Cem, St Stevens Ch, and the Poor Farm Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Red Cloud
    1942 Map of Red Cloud
    1942 Red Cloud
    1942 Print · USGS
    Red Cloud and the surrounding Republican River valley are shown here just before the mid-century, when the rural school system remained remarkably intact. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like New Virginia Cem, Poor Farm Sch, and Inavale.
  7. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska is seen here during a period of industrial and agricultural growth, centered on the vital Platte River corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the U S Naval Ammunition Depot and the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Beloit
    1971 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and expanding water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific through towns like Nicodemus, Cawker City, and the State Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska and Northern Kansas are shown here during a period of massive hydraulic and military expansion in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlan County Reservoir and the massive wartime legacy of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
  16. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-central Nebraska thrived as a rail and industrial hub during the late fifties, shaped by the braided Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific RR through towns such as Kearney or locate the sprawling Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
  19. 1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Beloit
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by river valleys and the expansion of massive water reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-town connections of Beloit and Norton or locate the site of the new Webster Dam.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Downs North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Downs North, 1962 Print
    1960 Downs North
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Smith and Osborne County borderlands come to life in the early 1960s at the junction of the Solomon River forks. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Pleasant Ridge Sch, the settlement of Dispatch, and Rose Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of Kirwin SE, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Kirwin SE, 1962 Print
    1961 Kirwin SE
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Rooks, Phillips, Smith, and Osborne counties are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate family sites and rural landmarks like Bohemian Cem, Spring Branch Cem, and Ash Rock Sch 2.
  28. 1961 Map of Portis, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Portis, 1962 Print
    1961 Portis
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Osborne County plains in the early sixties reveal a landscape of river-valley farming and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fairview Cem and Garrett Cem near the North Fork Solomon River.
  31. 1961 Map of Harlan, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Harlan, 1962 Print
    1961 Harlan
    1962 Print · USGS
    North central Kansas farmland is documented here in the early 1960s, showing the intricate water management along the North Fork Solomon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Harlan townsite, Butler Cem, and rural congregations like Mayflower Ch.
  34. 1961 Map of Gaylord SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Gaylord SW, 1962 Print
    1961 Gaylord SW
    1962 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the early 1960s was a landscape of township divisions and rural stream valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Leasburg Cem, Grant Cem, and the waters of Glen Creek.
  37. 1972 Map of Kirwin, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Kirwin, 1974 Print
    1972 Kirwin
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Fork Solomon River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape transformed by the Kirwin Dam. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line through Kirwin and Claudell or locate the Olive Branch Cem near the reservoir.
  40. 1973 Map of Kensington, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Kensington, 1975 Print
    1973 Kensington
    1975 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas farmland comes into focus in the early 1970s as the rail line connects small prairie towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Johnson Ch, the Germantown Cem, and the rail stops at Agra and Kensington.
  43. 1973 Map of Athol, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Athol, 1975 Print
    1973 Athol
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith County, Kansas, was a landscape of structured prairie and small-town rail service in the early 1970s. Trace family roots at Meade Cem or Pleasant View Cem, and follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks through Athol.
  46. 1973 Map of Portis NE, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Portis NE, 1975 Print
    1973 Portis NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith County, Kansas, in the early seventies shows a landscape of upland plateaus and intricate creek valleys before modern consolidation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Townhall, Oak Creek Ch, and family burial sites like North Oak Creek Cem.
  49. 1973 Map of Kensington NE, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Kensington NE, 1975 Print
    1973 Kensington NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Phillips and Smith counties are captured in the early 1970s, showing a traditional Kansas farm landscape. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Pleasant Green Ch, Stone Cem, and the various branches of Cedar Creek.
  52. 1973 Map of Cora, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cora, 1975 Print
    1973 Cora
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith County agriculture and township life are captured here in the early seventies as small communities remained the hub of rural Kansas. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like the Cedar Hill Cem, the Townhall, and the settlement of Womer.
  55. 1973 Map of Reamsville, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Reamsville, 1975 Print
    1973 Reamsville
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith County, Kansas, is shown here in the 1970s just south of the Nebraska state line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Reamsville and Thornburg, or locate burial sites at Pleasant Hill Cem and Eminence Cem.
  58. 1973 Map of Cedar, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cedar, 1975 Print
    1973 Cedar
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cedar and the Solomon River valley are captured here in the early 1970s during a period of established rail and irrigation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cedar townsite and locate community anchors like St Francis Cem and the Missouri Pacific line.
  61. 1973 Map of Bachelors Run, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Bachelors Run, 1975 Print
    1973 Bachelors Run
    1975 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Smith and Franklin Counties is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of rolling drainages and section-line farms. Local researchers can locate Pleasant Hill Cem and trace the paths of Bachelors Run and Middle Beaver Creek.
  64. 1973 Map of Smith Center, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Smith Center, 1975 Print
    1973 Smith Center
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith Center and the surrounding Kansas plains are documented here during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of local rail and agriculture. Researchers can locate family sites near Fairview Cemetery, trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, or find the old Drive-in Theater.
  67. 1973 Map of Mc Cracken Branch, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Mc Cracken Branch, 1975 Print
    1973 Mc Cracken Branch
    1975 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas farmland near the Nebraska border is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a classic grid of rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Oriole Cem, Mt Hope Ch, and the local Townhall.
  70. 1973 Map of Lebanon, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lebanon, 1975 Print
    1973 Lebanon
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lebanon and the surrounding Smith County countryside are captured here in the early seventies as a thriving rail-and-ranching landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sweet Home Cem and Price Cem, or trace the tracks of the Chicago and Pacific Rock Island railroad.
  73. 1973 Map of Portis NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Portis NW, 1975 Print
    1973 Portis NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Smith County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by its prairie drainages and quiet rural communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Custer Cem, Twelvemile Cem, and the Crystal Plains Ch among the section-line roads.
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