Old Maps of St. John, Kansas for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 35 historic maps of St. John. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of St. John.


St. John, KS maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Great Bend
    1891 Map of Great Bend
    1891 Great Bend
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas River valley comes alive in the late nineteenth century as railroads transform the Kansas prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Great Bend, the salt-spring landscapes of Byron, and rail stops like Seward and Heizer.

  2. 1892 Map of Pratt
    1892 Map of Pratt
    1892 Pratt
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas was undergoing a rapid rail-driven expansion when this survey was completed in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Pratt, Saratoga, and St. John along the iron routes of the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  3. 1893 Map of Great Bend
    1893 Map of Great Bend
    1893 Great Bend
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas was undergoing rapid settlement in the late nineteenth century as the railroads moved across the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and station stops like Great Bend, Pawnee Rock, and Ellinwood along the Arkansas River.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Pratt
    1894 Map of Pratt
    1894 Pratt
    1894 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas was rapidly transforming into a rail-driven agricultural corridor in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Pratt, St. John, and Iuka along routes like the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Great Bend, 1966 Print
    1955 Great Bend
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas during the mid-sixties transition reveals a landscape defined by new reservoirs and enduring rail corridors. Researchers can trace the development of towns like Hays and Great Bend or locate natural landmarks such as Round Mound and the wetlands of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Pratt, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Pratt, 1968 Print
    1955 Pratt
    1968 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas during the mid-fifties presents a landscape of sprawling oil fields and critical rail junctions. Researchers can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate local landmarks like the Blue Ridge Community House and Camp Carlisle.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Map of Great Bend
    1957 Great Bend
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of growing rail hubs and massive new water projects. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific through Hays or locate the newly formed shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Kanopolis Reservoir.

  8. 1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Map of Great Bend
    1958 Great Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Kansas in the late fifties reveals a landscape of high-plains agriculture and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace the development of regional hubs like Hays and Russell, or locate historic sites such as Fort Larned and the Cheyenne Bottoms wildlife area.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Pratt
    1959 Map of Pratt
    1959 Pratt
    1959 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas thrived as a rail and agricultural hub in the late fifties, where the Arkansas River meets a vast grid of section roads. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through settlements like Turon and Stafford, or locate family landmarks like the Prairie Oak School.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hudson, 1972 Print
    1971 Hudson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Stafford County agriculture and industry meet in the early seventies as the Missouri Pacific railroad services the grain and oil country. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like New Hope Ch and follow Rattlesnake Creek through the townships of Hayes and West Cooper.

  11. 1972 Map of Saint John North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Saint John North, 1974 Print
    1972 Saint John North
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the area north of Saint John was a landscape defined by the prairie petroleum industry and the winding waters of Rattlesnake Creek. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like the Eden Valley Ch, the Schulz Landing Strip, and numerous Oil Wells.

  12. 1972 Map of Saint John South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Saint John South, 1974 Print
    1972 Saint John South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Stafford County is captured in the early seventies during a period of agricultural stability and oil production south of Saint John. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Martin Cem, trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, and map the Rattlesnake SE Oil Field.

  13. 1972 Map of Stafford NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Stafford NW, 1974 Print
    1972 Stafford NW
    1974 Print · USGS
    Stafford County, Kansas, is captured in the early 1970s as a landscape shaped by petroleum and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Verning Cem, Leesburg Cem, and the Prairie Chapel.

  14. 1985 Map of Great Bend
    1985 Map of Great Bend
    1985 Great Bend
    1985 Print · USGS
    Barton and Rice counties come into focus during the mid-eighties as centers of rail transport and energy production. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through settlements like Ellinwood, Sterling, and Pawnee Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1985 Map of Pratt
    1985 Map of Pratt
    1985 Pratt
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s South Central Kansas is captured here as a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and energy fields. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate local landmarks like Walnut Hill Cemetery and the State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2009 Map of Stafford NW, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Stafford NW, 2009 Print
    2009 Stafford NW
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2009 Map of Hudson, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Hudson, 2009 Print
    2009 Hudson
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Hudson, Stafford County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2009 Map of Saint John North, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Saint John North, 2009 Print
    2009 Saint John North
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2009 Map of Saint John South, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Saint John South, 2009 Print
    2009 Saint John South
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Saint John South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Saint John South, 2012 Print
    2012 Saint John South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Stafford NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Stafford NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Stafford NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Saint John North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Saint John North, 2012 Print
    2012 Saint John North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Hudson, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hudson, 2012 Print
    2012 Hudson
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Hudson, Stafford County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Saint John South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Saint John South, 2015 Print
    2015 Saint John South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Stafford NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Stafford NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Stafford NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers St. John, including Stafford County, United States, and other nearby areas

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