Old Maps of Bristol, Independence for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 13 historic maps of Bristol. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Bristol's past.


Bristol, Independence maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Independence
    1894 Print · USGS
    The river valley and rail corridors of western Missouri are captured in detail during the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Liberty and Independence alongside lost river features like Liberty Landing and Cooley Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Independence
    1934 Print · USGS
    In Jackson County during the mid-1930s, the landscape around Independence shows a bustling network of river commerce and early highways. Researchers can trace the heritage of local institutions like the Jackson County Girls Home and historic sites such as Mt Washington Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Independence
    1940 Print · USGS
    Independence and its eastern suburbs are shown here in the mid-1930s, caught between the industrial Missouri River bend and the rural ridges of Jackson County. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Woodlawn Cemetery, the Sanitarium, and rural schools like Whiteoak Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  5. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  6. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Independence, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Independence, 1958 Print
    1957 Independence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Independence and the eastern edge of Kansas City are shown here at a peak of mid-century development. Researchers can locate hundreds of local landmarks, from the Harry S Truman Memorial Library to the sprawling Oil Refinery and the Washington Cemetery.

  8. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of Independence, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Independence, 1965 Print
    1964 Independence
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jackson County is captured here as the suburbs of Independence and Raytown expanded along the rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of local schools and landmarks like Mt Washington Cemetery and the Drumm Institute.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Kansas City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands reached a peak of suburban and industrial connectivity by the early eighties. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods and major landmarks like the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Swope Park, and the U.S. Army Ammunition Plant.

  11. 1990 Map of Independence, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Independence, 1995 Print
    1990 Independence
    1995 Print · USGS
    Greater Kansas City and Independence are shown in the final decade of the century, illustrating a landscape defined by heavy rail and major sporting venues. Genealogists can trace family plots across Mt Washington Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Truman Library and Drumm Institute.

  12. 1996 Map of Independence, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Independence, 2002 Print
    1996 Independence
    2002 Print · USGS
    Greater Independence and East Kansas City are shown here in the mid-nineties as the urban landscape matured around major sports and rail hubs. Trace local history through the Harry S Truman Sports Complex, Mt Washington Cemetery, and the historic Drumm Institute.

  13. 2021 Map of Independence, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Independence, 2021 Print
    2021 Independence
    2021 Print · USGS
    Independence and its eastern suburbs are shown in high detail during this contemporary era of growth and preservation. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Mount Washington Cem, Sugar Creek, and the Harry S Truman National Historic Site.

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