Historical Maps of Kansas

What stories do these 3,561 old maps tell about Kansas's past? From 1884 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Kansas's history through maps:

  • Trace Kansas's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Kansas's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Kansas maps

(3,561)
  1. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  2. 1885 Map of Eskridge
    1885 Map of Eskridge
    1885 Eskridge
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Council Grove, Americus, and other nearby areas

  3. 1885 Map of Burlington
    1885 Map of Burlington
    1885 Burlington
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Burlington, Lebo, and other nearby areas

  4. 1885 Map of Eureka
    1885 Map of Eureka
    1885 Eureka
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Eureka, Severy, and other nearby areas

  5. 1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Garnett
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Garnett, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  6. 1885 Map of Atchison, 1954 Print
    1885 Map of Atchison, 1954 Print
    1885 Atchison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Atchison, Shannon, and other nearby areas

  7. 1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Lawrence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Lawrence, Ottawa, and other nearby areas

  8. 1885 Map of Sedan, 1960 Print
    1885 Map of Sedan, 1960 Print
    1885 Sedan
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Sedan, Howard, and other nearby areas

  9. 1886 Map of Fredonia
    1886 Map of Fredonia
    1886 Fredonia
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Fredonia, Yates Center, and other nearby areas

  10. 1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Joplin
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  11. 1886 Map of Iola
    1886 Map of Iola
    1886 Iola
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Chanute, Iola, and other nearby areas

  12. 1886 Map of Independence
    1886 Map of Independence
    1886 Independence
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Parsons, Coffeyville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Fort Scott
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  14. 1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Parsons
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Parsons, Oswego, and other nearby areas

  15. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  16. 1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Map of Junction City, 1960 Print
    1886 Junction City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas

  17. 1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Olathe
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  18. 1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Mound City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Osawatomie, Louisburg, and other nearby areas

  19. 1888 Map of Emporia
    1888 Map of Emporia
    1888 Emporia
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Emporia, Americus, and other nearby areas

  20. 1888 Map of Eureka
    1888 Map of Eureka
    1888 Eureka
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Eureka, Severy, and other nearby areas

  21. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  22. 1888 Map of Atchison
    1888 Map of Atchison
    1888 Atchison
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Atchison, Shannon, and other nearby areas

  23. 1888 Map of Hiawatha
    1888 Map of Hiawatha
    1888 Hiawatha
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including Hiawatha, Sabetha, and other nearby areas

  24. 1888 Map of Eldorado
    1888 Map of Eldorado
    1888 Eldorado
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including El Dorado, Augusta, and other nearby areas

  25. 1888 Map of Eldorado, 1895 Print
    1888 Map of Eldorado, 1895 Print
    1888 Eldorado
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Kansas, including El Dorado, Augusta, and other nearby areas

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