1900s (20th Century) Maps of Clay County, Missouri

Explore 61 historic maps of Clay County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Clay County, MO maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Smithville
    1914 Map of Smithville
    1914 Smithville
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Independence
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Buckner
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Independence, Buckner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Missouri City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1935 Map of North Kansas City
    1935 Map of North Kansas City
    1935 North Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Liberty
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1936 Map of Kearney
    1936 Map of Kearney
    1936 Kearney
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Liberty, and other nearby areas

  9. 1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Liberty
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 North Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Independence
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Kearney, 1965 Print
    1942 Map of Kearney, 1965 Print
    1942 Kearney
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Liberty, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1945 Map of Kearney
    1945 Map of Kearney
    1945 Kearney
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Liberty, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Missouri City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas

  16. 1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Missouri City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1948 Map of Nashua, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Nashua, 1956 Print
    1948 Nashua
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Smithville, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of North Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of North Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1948 North Kansas City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  19. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  20. 1950 Map of Nashua
    1950 Map of Nashua
    1950 Nashua
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Smithville, and other nearby areas

  21. 1950 Map of Smithville
    1950 Map of Smithville
    1950 Smithville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1951 Map of Smithville
    1951 Map of Smithville
    1951 Smithville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Smithville, Edgerton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1951 Map of North Kansas City
    1951 Map of North Kansas City
    1951 North Kansas City
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  25. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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