Historical Maps of Jefferson County, Kansas

What stories do these 89 old maps tell about Jefferson County's past? From 1886 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.

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  • Trace Jefferson 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 Jefferson County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Jefferson County, KS maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  3. 1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Map of Topeka
    1889 Topeka
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  5. 1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Map of Topeka
    1894 Topeka
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  6. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1901 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1901 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Topeka, 1904 Print
    1894 Map of Topeka, 1904 Print
    1894 Topeka
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1910 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  9. 1894 Map of Topeka, 1913 Print
    1894 Map of Topeka, 1913 Print
    1894 Topeka
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  10. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1918 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1918 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  11. 1894 Map of Topeka, 1925 Print
    1894 Map of Topeka, 1925 Print
    1894 Topeka
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  12. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1932 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1932 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  13. 1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1948 Print
    1894 Map of Oskaloosa, 1948 Print
    1894 Oskaloosa
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  14. 1894 Map of Topeka, 1949 Print
    1894 Map of Topeka, 1949 Print
    1894 Topeka
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Topeka, Holton, and other nearby areas

  15. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Perry
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1968 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 1949 Map of Perry, 1971 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1971 Print
    1949 Perry
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Perry, 1973 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1973 Print
    1949 Perry
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  20. 1949 Map of Perry, 1976 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1976 Print
    1949 Perry
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  21. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1978 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1978 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Perry
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

  23. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Willliamstown
    1950 Map of Willliamstown
    1950 Willliamstown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Map of Perry
    1950 Perry
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Jefferson County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas

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