Old Maps of Washington County, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 38 historic maps of Washington County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Washington County.


Washington County, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Marysville
    1889 Map of Marysville
    1889 Marysville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Marysville, Blue Rapids, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Washington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Washington, Clyde, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Marysville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Marysville, Blue Rapids, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Lincoln
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Lincoln, Beatrice, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Manhattan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Manhattan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas

  8. 1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Lincoln
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Lincoln, Beatrice, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Lincoln
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Lincoln, Beatrice, and other nearby areas

  10. 1960 Map of Fairbury SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Fairbury SW, 1961 Print
    1960 Fairbury SW
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Jefferson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 1960 Map of Reynolds, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Reynolds, 1961 Print
    1960 Reynolds
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Reynolds, Thompson, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Clifton, 1966 Print
    1965 Clifton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Clifton, Vining, and other nearby areas

  13. 1965 Map of Brantford, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Brantford, 1966 Print
    1965 Brantford
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Brantford, Calderhead, and other nearby areas

  14. 1966 Map of Washington NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including United States, Kansas, and other nearby areas

  15. 1966 Map of Morrowville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Morrowville, 1967 Print
    1966 Morrowville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Morrowville, Enosdale, and other nearby areas

  16. 1966 Map of Washington, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Washington, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 1966 Map of Hanover SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Marshall County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1966 Map of Hanover SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including United States, Kansas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1966 Map of Washington NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Washington NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Washington NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including United States, Kansas, and other nearby areas

  20. 1966 Map of Haddam, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Haddam, 1967 Print
    1966 Haddam
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Haddam, Republic County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1966 Map of Mahaska, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mahaska, 1967 Print
    1966 Mahaska
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Mahaska, Republic County, and other nearby areas

  22. 1966 Map of Hanover West, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover West, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Hanover, Hollenberg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1966 Map of Hanover East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hanover East, 1967 Print
    1966 Hanover East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Hanover, Hermansberg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Linn SW, 1969 Print
    1968 Linn SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Garfield Center, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1968 Map of Palmer, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Palmer, 1969 Print
    1968 Palmer
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Palmer, United States, and other nearby areas

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