Old Maps of Wellington, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Wellington. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Wellington, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Caldwell, 1957 Print
    1889 Map of Caldwell, 1957 Print
    1889 Caldwell
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas is captured in the late 1880s as the arrival of several major railroads began to spur the growth of new prairie towns. Researchers can locate early depots and homesteads in Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Runnymede.

  2. 1890 Map of Wellington
    1890 Map of Wellington
    1890 Wellington
    1890 Print · USGS
    Sumner and Cowley counties are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a dense network of railroads and river towns transformed the Kansas prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Wellington, Oxford, and Geuda Springs before the turn of the century.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Caldwell
    1893 Map of Caldwell
    1893 Caldwell
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas is captured during the rapid railroad expansion of the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by new towns and steel rails. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Bluff City along the Chicaskia River.

  4. 1897 Map of Caldwell
    1897 Map of Caldwell
    1897 Caldwell
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Kansas borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century as a bustling network of railroads and prairie settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Caldwell, Argonia, and the notable colonial experiment of Runnymede.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1964 Map of Dalton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Dalton, 1966 Print
    1964 Dalton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Sumner County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by the intersection of the new Kansas Turnpike and historic rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural legacy of Pink Sch and the development of the Interchange Oil Field near Dalton.

  8. 1965 Map of Wellington, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Wellington, 1966 Print
    1965 Wellington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Wellington thrived in the mid-1960s as a major railroad crossroads and oil production center in Sumner County. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Fairview Cem, several historic campus sites such as Slate Valley Sch, and the layout of the Anson Southeast Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Perth, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Perth, 1973 Print
    1971 Perth
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sumner County during the early seventies reveals a landscape where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line still connects prairie towns like Perth and Corbin. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including United Cem and Bethany Cem or trace the drainage of the Chikaskia River.

  10. 1971 Map of Mayfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Mayfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Mayfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sumner County in the early seventies shows a landscape of rail-connected farming towns and meandering prairie streams. Genealogists can locate family sites near Mayfield or Anson, and trace local burials at Austin Cem or Township Cem.

  11. 1985 Map of Wellington
    1985 Map of Wellington
    1985 Wellington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by historical lines and rail commerce, from Wellington to the Arkansas River. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family sites near Prairie Lawn Cem or Bluff City.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2010 Map of Dalton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dalton, 2010 Print
    2010 Dalton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the start of the 2010s reveals a prairie landscape of oil production and traditional agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the outskirts of Wellington and rural landmarks such as Dalton, Cicero, and the Rusk Oil Field.

  13. 2010 Map of Perth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Perth, 2010 Print
    2010 Perth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the start of the 2010s reveals a structured agricultural landscape centered on rural crossroads and prairie waterways. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local burial sites such as Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wood Cemetery, and the small settlement of Perth.

  14. 2010 Map of Mayfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mayfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Mayfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sumner County farmland near the turn of the twenty-first century is defined by its rural road network and quiet prairie creeks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Austin Cemetery or trace the small communities of Mayfield and Anson.

  15. 2010 Map of Wellington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wellington, 2010 Print
    2010 Wellington
    2010 Print · USGS
    Wellington and the surrounding Sumner County plains are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of the city and find outlying landmarks like Riverdale, Prairie Lawn Cemetery, and the Treckell Oil Field.

  16. 2012 Map of Perth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Perth, 2012 Print
    2012 Perth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Sumner County as it appeared in the early 21st century remains a landscape of agricultural grids and quiet rural outposts. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Union Chapel Cem and Bethany Cem near the small communities of Perth and Corbin.

  17. 2012 Map of Mayfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mayfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Mayfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of enduring rural settlements and well-defined agricultural sections. Researchers can trace family history at Austin Cem and Osborne Township Cem or locate the old post office in Mayfield.

  18. 2012 Map of Wellington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wellington, 2012 Print
    2012 Wellington
    2012 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the beginning of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural grids punctuated by significant oil production. Genealogists and local historians can locate Riverdale and Roland, or trace family names at Fairview Cem and Prairie Lawn Cem.

  19. 2012 Map of Dalton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Dalton, 2012 Print
    2012 Dalton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Sumner County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Kansas prairie and modern energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the section-line roads connecting Cicero and Dalton or locate specific sites within the Rusk Oil Field and the Interchange Oil Field.

  20. 2015 Map of Mayfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mayfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Mayfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and family-named landmarks. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Osborne Township Cem, the Meyer Lse property, and the village of Mayfield.

  21. 2015 Map of Perth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Perth, 2015 Print
    2015 Perth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Sumner County, Kansas, is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by prairie creeks and rural cemeteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Sacred Heart Cem, Bethany Cem, and the small settlement of Perth.

  22. 2015 Map of Dalton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dalton, 2015 Print
    2015 Dalton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Sumner County as it appeared in the mid-2010s shows a landscape defined by the intersection of the Wellington outskirts and quiet rural settlements. Researchers can trace land divisions and local landmarks near Dalton, Cicero, and the Ninnescah River.

  23. 2015 Map of Wellington, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wellington, 2015 Print
    2015 Wellington
    2015 Print · USGS
    Sumner County, Kansas, is captured here in the mid-2010s as the local community continues to grow around its historic center. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of Fairview Cem, Prairie Lawn Cem, and the rural settlement of Roland.

  24. 2018 Map of Dalton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dalton, 2018 Print
    2018 Dalton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sumner County at the close of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural roots and small-town persistence. Researchers can trace the layout of Wellington or find the local coordinates of settlements like Cicero and Dalton.

  25. 2018 Map of Perth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Perth, 2018 Print
    2018 Perth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sumner County agricultural life is preserved here in the late 2010s, centered on the community of Wellington and its neighboring lake. Researchers can locate several historical burial sites including Union Chapel Cem and Bethany Cem near the rail-aligned town of Perth.

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