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1950s Maps of Thomas County, Kansas

Explore 7 historic maps of Thomas 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 Thomas 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Thomas County, KS maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Selden, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Selden, 1952 Print
    1951 Selden
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas farmland is depicted here in the early fifties, centered on the railroad hub of Selden. Genealogists can trace a remarkable number of rural landmarks, from Shibboleth Ch to schools like Welsh Sch and North Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Achilles, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Achilles, 1952 Print
    1951 Achilles
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural community of Achilles and the surrounding high plains of Rawlins County come into focus in the early 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks including St Patrick Ch, Achilles Cem, and Tully Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Chardon, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Chardon, 1952 Print
    1951 Chardon
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas at the mid-century remains a landscape of isolated farmsteads and rural schoolhouses along the Sappa Creek drainages. Researchers can trace the social geography of the plains through landmarks like Chardon Cem, Harmony Sch, and Wesley Chapel.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
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