Historical Maps of Jackson County, Missouri

What stories do these 96 old maps tell about Jackson County's past? From 1887 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 Jackson County's history through maps:

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


Jackson County, MO maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Harrisonville
    1887 Map of Harrisonville
    1887 Harrisonville
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  2. 1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Olathe
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  3. 1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Kansas City
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  4. 1892 Map of Harrisonville, 1902 Print
    1892 Map of Harrisonville, 1902 Print
    1892 Harrisonville
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  5. 1893 Map of Olathe
    1893 Map of Olathe
    1893 Olathe
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  6. 1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Kansas City
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Harrisonville
    1894 Map of Harrisonville
    1894 Harrisonville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Independence
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  9. 1933 Map of Blue Springs
    1933 Map of Blue Springs
    1933 Blue Springs
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  10. 1934 Map of Oak Grove
    1934 Map of Oak Grove
    1934 Oak Grove
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Blue Springs, and other nearby areas

  11. 1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Independence
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  12. 1934 Map of Grandview
    1934 Map of Grandview
    1934 Grandview
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  13. 1934 Map of Lees Summit
    1934 Map of Lees Summit
    1934 Lees Summit
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  14. 1934 Map of Woods Chapel
    1934 Map of Woods Chapel
    1934 Woods Chapel
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and other nearby areas

  15. 1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Buckner
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Buckner, and other nearby areas

  16. 1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Map of Kansas City
    1935 Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  17. 1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Missouri City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas

  18. 1935 Map of Tarsney
    1935 Map of Tarsney
    1935 Tarsney
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Blue Springs, Grain Valley, and other nearby areas

  19. 1935 Map of North Kansas City
    1935 Map of North Kansas City
    1935 North Kansas City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  20. 1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Liberty
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  21. 1939 Map of Grandview
    1939 Map of Grandview
    1939 Grandview
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  22. 1939 Map of Lees Summit
    1939 Map of Lees Summit
    1939 Lees Summit
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  23. 1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  24. 1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Liberty
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  25. 1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 North Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

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