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1950s Maps of Sumner County, Kansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Sumner 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 Sumner County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Sumner County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Sumner County, KS maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Belle Plaine, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Belle Plaine, 1956 Print
    1955 Belle Plaine
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sumner County in the mid-fifties is captured at a crossroads of tradition and modern transit as the new Kansas Turnpike spans the prairie. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like New Salem Sch and Council Hill Ch or trace the Old Indian Boundary across the Arkansas River valley.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Zyba, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Zyba, 1956 Print
    1955 Zyba
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sumner County farmland and the winding Ninnescah River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties as the local oil industry began to shape the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad to the settlement of Zyba or locate family plots at Worden Cem and Porter Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Mulvane, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mulvane, 1956 Print
    1955 Mulvane
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape surrounding mid-century Mulvane is captured here at the intersection of four Kansas counties. Researchers can trace the original Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe corridor and locate local landmarks like Littleton Cem and Central Sch.
  10. 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
  13. 1955 Map of Enid, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Enid, 1966 Print
    1955 Enid
    1966 Print · USGS
    North-central Oklahoma's transition from open plains to the blackjack hills of the Osage Indian Reservation is captured in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the development of the Naval Reserve Oil Field, the grounds of Vance AFB, and the early footprints of Tulsa and Stillwater.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Enid
    1958 Map of Enid
    1958 Enid
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Oklahoma is mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing a dense network of petroleum production and historic tribal lands. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Osage Indian Reservation, early energy hubs like the Cushing Oil Field, and the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
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