1970s Maps of Wilson County, Kansas

Explore 4 historic maps of Wilson 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 Wilson 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Wilson County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Wilson County, KS maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Coyville, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Coyville, 1978 Print
    1975 Coyville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the mid-seventies reveals a river valley defined by both its agricultural roots and modern water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of local families through Carlisle Cem and Hunter Cem, or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Coyville.

  2. 1975 Map of New Albany, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of New Albany, 1978 Print
    1975 New Albany
    1978 Print · USGS
    New Albany sits at the crossroads of the river and rail in the mid-1970s, where the prairie begins to break into timbered creek bottoms. Genealogists and historians can locate family burial sites like Weakley Cem and St Francis Cem while tracing the St Louis-San Francisco rail line.

  3. 1975 Map of Middletown, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Middletown, 1978 Print
    1975 Middletown
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Verdigris River valley and the settlement of Middletown are captured here in the mid-seventies before further modernization changed the rural Kansas landscape. Researchers can trace family history at Farmington Cem, locate landmarks like Moss Bridge, and follow the path of an Old RR Grade.

  4. 1975 Map of Fredonia, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Fredonia, 1978 Print
    1975 Fredonia
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wilson County comes alive in this 1970s survey, showing the town of Fredonia and its surrounding rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Summit Cem, the Butts School, and various neighborhoods from South Mound to Guilford.

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