1950s Maps of Wolcott, Kansas City

Explore 4 historic maps of Wolcott 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 Wolcott'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 Wolcott's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Wolcott, Kansas City maps

(4)
  1. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  2. 1951 Map of Wolcott
    1951 Map of Wolcott
    1951 Wolcott
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and Kansas bluffs come into focus in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of river bends and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Dungan Cemetery or historic schools including Pleasant Ridge School and District No 45 School.

  3. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  4. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-4 of 4

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Wolcott?
  • What is the oldest map of Wolcott?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Wolcott for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Wolcott?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Wolcott?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Wolcott?
  • Where are historical maps of Wolcott sourced from?