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1960s Maps of Washington County, Kansas

Explore 22 historic maps of Washington County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Washington County, KS maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Fairbury SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Fairbury SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Fairbury SW
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson County borderlands at the start of the 1960s reveal a landscape of rural schools and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Silver Creek Cem, Pleasant Valley Sch, and the Little Blue River valley.
  4. 1960 Map of Reynolds, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Reynolds, 1961 Print
    1960 Reynolds
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape of rural school districts and dual rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Reynolds and Rose Creek Cem, or follow the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Clifton
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad links the communities of Clifton and Vining. Local historians can trace cemetery locations like St Marys Cem and follow the winding courses of Dry Creek and Scribner Creek.
  10. 1965 Map of Brantford, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Brantford, 1966 Print
    1965 Brantford
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Washington and Republic Counties are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by small farming communities and country churches. Genealogists can trace family roots at numerous sites including St Bernards Cem, Zion Ch, and the settlement of Brantford.
  13. 1966 Map of Washington NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the height of the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by rural tradition and natural drainage. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks such as SS Peter and Paul Ch and Greenfield Cem among the hills of Lowe.
  16. 1966 Map of Morrowville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Morrowville, 1967 Print
    1966 Morrowville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Morrowville and the surrounding Washington County townships are captured here in the mid-1960s as a landscape of rail and stream. Researchers can trace family history through several local cemeteries including Hickory Grove Cem and Friends Cem near Enosdale.
  19. 1966 Map of Washington, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington and the surrounding North Central Kansas prairies are documented here in the mid-sixties at a peak of rail and river commerce. Researchers can trace the junction of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Missouri Pacific railroads or locate local burial sites like Mt Pleasant Cem and Merkey Cem.
  22. 1966 Map of Hanover SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington and Marshall County lands are shown here in the mid-1960s as the Little Blue River meets the Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Family historians can locate several rural landmarks, including Pecenka Cem, Evergreen Cem, and the Trinity Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1966 Map of Hanover SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the height of the mid-sixties reveals a rural landscape defined by the Little Blue River and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the Townhall and family heritage sites at St Paul Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1966 Map of Washington NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas farmland and river valleys are captured here in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Washington County State Park or locate family sites at Silver Cliff Cem and Gaskill Cem.
  31. 1966 Map of Haddam, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Haddam, 1967 Print
    1966 Haddam
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas prairie is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad town of Haddam. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line or locate family sites like Haddam Cem and Oliver Cem.
  34. 1966 Map of Mahaska, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mahaska, 1967 Print
    1966 Mahaska
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern Kansas prairie meets the Nebraska border in the mid-1960s, where rail lines and creek beds define the rural landscape. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Mahaska or locate family plots at Mahaska Cem.
  37. 1966 Map of Hanover West, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover West, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington County, Kansas, is shown in the mid-sixties at the confluence of the Little Blue River and Mill Creek. Genealogists can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family sites near Hollenberg, Spence, and Prall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1966 Map of Hanover East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover East, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the Nebraska border comes into focus in the mid-sixties, revealing a landscape defined by rail lines and historic trails. Trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate family roots at St Johns Cem and Trinity Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in late 1960s North Central Kansas is centered here at the border of Washington and Clay Counties. Genealogists can locate rural churches and burial sites like Faith United Ch, Norwegian Cem, and Garfield Center.
  46. 1968 Map of Palmer, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Palmer, 1969 Print
    1968 Palmer
    1969 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, the town of Palmer remained a key hub for the local prairie economy along the Missouri Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace rural family roots at Reiter Cem, St Paul Cem, and the old Immanuel Sch.
  49. 1968 Map of Linn, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn
    1969 Print · USGS
    Washington County, Kansas, is captured here in the late sixties as the railroad still anchored the town of Linn. Researchers can locate several local burial sites and landmarks including Zion Cem, District No 17 Cem, and the Missouri Pacific rail corridor.
  52. 1968 Map of Kimeo, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Kimeo, 1969 Print
    1968 Kimeo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kansas was a patchwork of small townships and creek drainages in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through the Appleton Cem and rural centers like St Peter Ch or the local Townhall.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Greenleaf, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Greenleaf, 1969 Print
    1968 Greenleaf
    1969 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the end of the sixties shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and quiet prairie townships. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like Chepstow Cem and Maplewood Cem or trace the Missouri Pacific line through Greenleaf.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1968 Map of Linn SE, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn SE, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas during the late sixties reveals a rural landscape of winding prairie streams and township life across the Washington and Clay County borders. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Johns Sch, the community of Fact, and Center Mission Cem.
  61. 1968 Map of Greenleaf SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Greenleaf SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Greenleaf SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Riley County and its neighboring borderlands appear here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of traditional farmsteads and creek-fed valleys. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Cottage Hill Cem, Peach Grove Cem, and the Peach Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1968 Map of Barnes, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Barnes, 1970 Print
    1968 Barnes
    1970 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas at the end of the sixties shows a landscape defined by the winding Little Blue River and the expanding Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family plots at Riverside Cem and Kenyon Cem or follow the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available
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