Historical Maps of Douglas County

Journey back in time with 117 historical maps of Douglas County, dating from 1885 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Douglas County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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  1. 1885 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1957 Print
    1885 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1885"
    Published 1957
  2. 1886 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1954 Print
    1886 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Oskaloosa 1886"
    Published 1954
  3. 1888 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1888 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1888 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Oskaloosa 1888"
    Published 1888
  4. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Burlingame 1889"
    Published 1889
  5. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1889
  6. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1897 Print
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1897 Print
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1897
  7. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1905 Print
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1905 Print
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1905
  8. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1913 Print
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1913 Print
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1913
  9. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1932 Print
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1932 Print
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1932
  10. 1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1949 Print
    1889 Map of Douglas County, KS, 1949 Print
    1889 Douglas County
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1889"
    Published 1949
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas County historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Douglas County?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of Douglas County important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Douglas County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for Douglas County?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Douglas County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of Douglas County?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 117 maps available specifically for Douglas County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of Douglas County that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of Douglas County in your collection?

    The oldest map of Douglas County in our collection is from 1885.

  • How can I download a map of Douglas County?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.