Historical Maps of Franklin County, Kansas

What stories do these 95 old maps tell about Franklin County's past? From 1885 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 Franklin County's history through maps:

  • Trace Franklin County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Franklin County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Franklin County, KS maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Burlington
    1885 Map of Burlington
    1885 Burlington
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Burlington, Osage County, and others.

  2. 1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Map of Garnett
    1885 Garnett
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Garnett, Bourbon County, and others.

  3. 1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Map of Lawrence, 1957 Print
    1885 Lawrence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  4. 1889 Map of Burlingame
    1889 Map of Burlingame
    1889 Burlingame
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Burlingame, Lyon County, and others.

  5. 1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Map of Lawrence
    1889 Lawrence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  6. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1897 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1897 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  7. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1905 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1905 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  8. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1913 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1913 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  9. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1932 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1932 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

  10. 1889 Map of Lawrence, 1949 Print
    1889 Map of Lawrence, 1949 Print
    1889 Lawrence
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin County, including Lawrence, Johnson County, and others.

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