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Old Maps of Joplin, Missouri for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Joplin with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Joplin has changed over the decades.

Joplin, MO maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Joplin
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands were rapidly developing in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and river valleys shaped new settlements. Researchers can trace the early footprints of towns like Columbus and Pittsburg or locate vanished points like Georgia City and Litchfield.
  4. 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.
  7. 1894 Map of Joplin
    1894 Map of Joplin
    1894 Joplin
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri met at a crossroads of industry and rail during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Pittsburg and Joplin or find vanished rail stops like Stippville and Stilson.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1962 Map of Joplin West, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Joplin West, 1964 Print
    1962 Joplin West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Joplin and the Missouri-Kansas borderlands are shown here in the early sixties, still bearing the visible scars and structures of the region's mining boom. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through many sites including Fairview Cemetery, Peace Church, and the neighborhood of Chitwood.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1963 Map of Webb City, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Webb City, 1964 Print
    1963 Webb City
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this pocket of Jasper County shows the overlap of Missouri's mining heritage and mid-century growth. Researchers can trace historical lead-and-zinc sites like Oronogo alongside landmarks like Mark Twain School and Mt Hope Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1963 Map of Joplin East, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Joplin East, 1964 Print
    1963 Joplin East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jasper County in the early sixties shows the industrial transition of a major mining district. Trace the legacy of the lead belt through Tailings piles near Duenweg or find family landmarks like Underwood Sch and Harmony Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1963 Map of Carl Junction, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Carl Junction, 1964 Print
    1963 Carl Junction
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Joplin periphery during the early 1960s reveals a landscape shaped by mining and rail, from the Spring River to the growing suburbs. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Old Railroad Grade and trace family roots at Twin Grove Cem or Brick Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1980 Map of Joplin West, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Joplin West, 1982 Print
    1980 Joplin West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands come into sharp focus in this early 1980s aerial survey, revealing the urban expansion of the Joplin area. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact building footprints and property lines in Joplin, Central City, and Galena.
  43. 1980 Map of Joplin East, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Joplin East, 1982 Print
    1980 Joplin East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Jasper County undergoes significant expansion in the early eighties as the suburbs of eastern Joplin and Webb City begin to coalesce. Researchers can trace land use and property lines across small settlements and rural outposts such as Prosperity, Duenweg, and Silver Creek.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 2021 Map of Webb City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Webb City, 2021 Print
    2021 Webb City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's historic mining and transit corridor comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Webb City and Carterville area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the Webb City Cem, Carterville Cem, and the path of Old 66 Blvd.
  55. 2021 Map of Carl Junction, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Carl Junction, 2021 Print
    2021 Carl Junction
    2021 Print · USGS
    Jasper County, Missouri, at the Kansas border appears here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of river valleys and growing small towns. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Waco Cem and Howard Cem or trace aviation hubs such as Cook Airport.
  58. 2021 Map of Joplin West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Joplin West, 2021 Print
    2021 Joplin West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Joplin and the Kansas borderlands appear in great detail during this period of 21st-century growth and institutional expansion. Researchers can trace the heritage of local mining hollows or locate the Jasper County Courts Building, Peace Church Cem, and Redings Mill.
  61. 2021 Map of Joplin East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Joplin East, 2021 Print
    2021 Joplin East
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Joplin area in the early 2020s shows a sophisticated blend of suburban growth and natural drainage. Researchers can trace family sites across Ozark Memorial Park Cem, the Village of Silver Creek, and the outskirts of Atlas.
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