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1970s Maps of Wichita County, Kansas

Explore 11 historic maps of Wichita County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Wichita County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
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Start exploring Wichita County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Wichita County, KS maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Sharon Springs 4 SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Sharon Springs 4 SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Sharon Springs 4 SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas townships near the Greeley and Wichita county line are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like St Theresa Ch, a community Cem, and the drainage of Ladder Creek in the townships of Tribune and Leoti.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Selkirk SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Selkirk SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Selkirk SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Four Kansas counties converge in the High Plains during the early seventies, revealing a landscape of large-scale agriculture and early energy development. Genealogists and historians can locate a rural Cem and trace the paths of a Pipeline and scattered Oil Wells.
  7. 1970 Map of Selkirk, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Selkirk, 1971 Print
    1970 Selkirk
    1971 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of western Kansas are captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the railroad siding of Selkirk. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific rail line, find the local cemetery, and follow the path of White Woman Creek.
  10. 1970 Map of Leoti, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Leoti, 1972 Print
    1970 Leoti
    1972 Print · USGS
    Leoti and the High Plains of western Kansas are documented here in the early seventies, centered on the railroad and local ranching interests. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Missouri Pacific line, the County Cem, and the small settlement of Coronado.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Lydia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lydia, 1972 Print
    1970 Lydia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of expansive section lines and vital watercourses. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Lydia, the Grand Union Sch, and the Kuhlmann Landing Field along the White Woman Creek.
  16. 1970 Map of Leoti NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Leoti NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Leoti NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Wichita County in the early seventies is captured here as a landscape of high-plains agriculture and rail transport. Researchers can trace the winding course of White Woman Creek and locate historic industrial markers like the Missouri Pacific railroad and a local Gravel Pit.
  19. 1970 Map of Leoti SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Leoti SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Leoti SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    High Plains ranching and irrigation define this Wichita County landscape in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can locate a small rural Cem and trace the path of Sand Creek near the Wichita Co Kearny Co line.
  22. 1976 Map of Modoc SW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Modoc SW, 1978 Print
    1976 Modoc SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Wichita County in the late 1970s shows a landscape of wide-open plains and seasonal drainages. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Lydia Ch and Cem near the county line, while tracing the paths of White Woman Creek and Sand Creek.
  25. 1976 Map of Pence NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Pence NW, 1978 Print
    1976 Pence NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the height of the 1970s shows a landscape of agricultural utility and aviation transit at the county lines. Trace local infrastructure through private aviation sites like Kough Landing Strip and the winding course of Chalk Creek.
  28. 1976 Map of Marienthal, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Marienthal, 1978 Print
    1976 Marienthal
    1978 Print · USGS
    Marienthal and the surrounding High Plains are captured here during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Missouri Pacific railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Marys Cem and trace the deep drainage of Rocky Draw as it cuts through the prairie.
  31. 1976 Map of Pence SW, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Pence SW, 1978 Print
    1976 Pence SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Wichita County and the Leoti township area are captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the rural Kansas landscape before modern shifts. Researchers can trace the winding path of Ladder Creek and locate early resource sites like the Gravel Pit and scattered Wells.
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