Old Maps of Lamar, Missouri for Metal Detecting

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Lamar, MO maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Nevada
    1886 Print · USGS
    Railroads and river valleys define southwestern Missouri in the late nineteenth century, as the landscape transitions into a series of organized townships and trade centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Moundville, Montevallo, and El Dorado Springs along the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1886 Map of Carthage
    1886 Map of Carthage
    1886 Carthage
    1886 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Barton Counties thrive during the mid-1880s as the railroad era transforms the Missouri landscape into a bustling corridor of trade and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Carthage, the mills at Bowers Mill, and the early rail connections through Webb City and Oronogo.

  3. 1894 Map of Nevada
    1894 Map of Nevada
    1894 Nevada
    1894 Print · USGS
    Western Missouri at the end of the nineteenth century is defined here by its emerging rail towns and expansive prairie townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Nevada and Lamar alongside smaller settlements like Montevallo and El Dorado Springs.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Carthage
    1894 Map of Carthage
    1894 Carthage
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri thrived as a rail and mining hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Diamond City, Dudenville, and Bowers Mill during this period of growth.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Joplin
    1954 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.

  6. 1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Joplin
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.

  7. 1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Joplin
    1967 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma is captured here during a peak era of mid-century industrial and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural cemeteries or locate landmarks like the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and Pittsburg State University.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Joplin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma is shown during the late fifties, a time of heavy rail traffic and mining activity. Local historians can trace the industrial landscape through the Joplin & Pittsburg Ry or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Bender Mounds.

  9. 1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Joplin
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region’s mining and rail-driven economy is on full display in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate Lead and Zinc Mines near Joplin, family markers at Oak Hill Cem, and military history at Camp Clark.

  10. 1962 Map of Kenoma, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Kenoma, 1963 Print
    1962 Kenoma
    1963 Print · USGS
    Barton County farming life is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by traditional township boundaries and the ST Louis - San Francisco railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch, Fair View Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses including Glendale Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Lamar North, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Lamar North, 1963 Print
    1962 Lamar North
    1963 Print · USGS
    Barton County is shown here in the early 1960s, a landscape shaped by the intersection of the Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Central Chapel, Bakers Grove Cem, and several country schools.

  12. 1962 Map of Lamar South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lamar South, 1964 Print
    1962 Lamar South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Barton County in the early sixties shows the growth of Lamar City and the rural townships of Richland and North. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like St Marys Cem, Bethel Ch, and forgotten school sites like Ledbetter Sch.

  13. 1986 Map of Nevada
    1986 Map of Nevada
    1986 Nevada
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands in the mid-1980s show a landscape of active rail lines and coal mining. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road or locate family plots in the National Cemetery and Deepwood Cemetery.

  14. 1986 Map of Joplin
    1986 Map of Joplin
    1986 Joplin
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes alive in the mid-eighties as an industrial and transit powerhouse where Kansas and Missouri meet. Researchers can trace the heavy rail influence of the Missouri Pacific RR and explore sites like the Mined Land State Wildlife Area.

  15. 1991 Map of Joplin
    1991 Map of Joplin
    1991 Joplin
    1991 Print · USGS
    The tri-state mining district and the Ozark foothills meet in the early 1990s as industrial land transitions into conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Joplin and Baxter Springs or locate rural sites like Mount Hope Cem and Blue Mound.

  16. 1991 Map of Nevada
    1991 Map of Nevada
    1991 Nevada
    1991 Print · USGS
    This borderland region in the early nineties captures the transition from Kansas plains to Missouri timber. Researchers can trace family history through Bunn Cemetery, locate the Camp Clark Military Reservation, and explore rail towns like Nevada and Fort Scott.

  17. 2021 Map of Kenoma, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kenoma, 2021 Print
    2021 Kenoma
    2021 Print · USGS
    Barton County is captured here in recent years, showing the well-preserved rural layout of the Missouri prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Fair View Cem, Kenoma, and the runways of McGuire Airfield.

  18. 2021 Map of Lamar South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lamar South, 2021 Print
    2021 Lamar South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Barton County near the city of Lamar is captured in this recent survey of the Missouri plains and river forks. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Oak Grove Cem and landmarks such as the Barton County Courthouse.

  19. 2021 Map of Lamar North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lamar North, 2021 Print
    2021 Lamar North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Barton County is captured in this modern survey as the agricultural landscape around Lamar continues to evolve. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific rural landmarks like Bakers Grove Cem, the settlement of Irwin, and the winding course of Little Dry Wood Creek.

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