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Old Maps of Ripley, Independence for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Ripley. 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 Ripley's past.

Ripley, 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
  4. 1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Missouri City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Missouri River communities in the mid-1930s are captured here during a period of heavy reliance on rail and river geography. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schools like Hunt Sch and Academy Sch or locate the historic McCune Home near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
  7. 1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Missouri City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Missouri City and the river bottomlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Blue Mills, New Salem Ch, and numerous country schools like Lynch Sch.
  10. 1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Missouri City
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and surrounding bluffs appear here in the mid-1940s, showing a rural landscape defined by heavy rail and river crossings. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like New Salem Ch, Blue Mills, and the McCune Home.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1965 Map of Missouri City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Missouri City, 1966 Print
    1965 Missouri City
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor near Missouri City appears here in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by heavy rail lines and river commerce. Trace the historic Santa Fe Trail and find local landmarks like Fort Osage, Atherton, and the McCune Home for Boys.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1990 Map of Missouri City, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Missouri City, 1995 Print
    1990 Missouri City
    1995 Print · USGS
    The river-bend country of Clay and Jackson counties shows its industrial and rural character by the early 1990s. Genealogists can trace family names at Drake Cem and Rice Cem, while historians can locate Mine Tunnels near Nebo Hill.
  34. 2021 Map of Missouri City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Missouri City, 2021 Print
    2021 Missouri City
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottomlands and Clay County bluffs are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Keller Cem or Rice Cem and explore the layouts of Missouri City and Atherton.
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