Historical Maps of Wichita, Kansas

What stories do these 20 old maps tell about Wichita's past? From 1889 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 Wichita's history through maps:

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


Wichita, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Wichita
    1889 Map of Wichita
    1889 Wichita
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  2. 1894 Map of Wichita
    1894 Map of Wichita
    1894 Wichita
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  3. 1894 Map of Wichita, 1905 Print
    1894 Map of Wichita, 1905 Print
    1894 Wichita
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  4. 1894 Map of Wichita, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Wichita, 1910 Print
    1894 Wichita
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  5. 1894 Map of Wichita, 1921 Print
    1894 Map of Wichita, 1921 Print
    1894 Wichita
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  6. 1894 Map of Wichita, 1944 Print
    1894 Map of Wichita, 1944 Print
    1894 Wichita
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Butler County, Harvey County, and others.

  7. 1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Wichita East
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Sedgwick County, and others.

  8. 1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Wichita East
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Sedgwick County, and others.

  9. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Harper County, Butler County, and others.

  10. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1967 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wichita, including Harper County, Butler County, and others.

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