1960s Maps of Knox County, Missouri

Explore 15 historic maps of Knox County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Knox County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Knox County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Knox County, MO maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Moberly
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and significant rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR through Moberly or explore the riverfronts of Lexington and Brunswick.

  2. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

  3. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

  4. 1963 Map of Leonard, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Leonard, 1965 Print
    1963 Leonard
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri farm life is preserved here during the early sixties, showing the rural communities along the Salt River. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Antioch Cemetery and trace the road network around Leonard and Cherry Box.

  5. 1964 Map of Newark, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Newark, 1965 Print
    1964 Newark
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Missouri farm country and the winding South Fabius River define this area in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Nelson Cem, Shilo Ch, and the small settlement of Steffenville.

  6. 1964 Map of Bethel, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Bethel, 1965 Print
    1964 Bethel
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Shelby County is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural landscape around the Little Fabius River. Genealogists can locate several family cemeteries and churches, including Hebron Cem and Mount Salem Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Edina SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Edina SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Edina SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Knox County farmland and river bottoms are preserved here as they appeared in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land across Bee Ridge, locating the Bee Ridge Ch, Coe Cem, and numerous creek crossings.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Knox City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Knox City, 1966 Print
    1965 Knox City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Knox County is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by its rural townships and the vital Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Davis Cemetery, Twin Ch, and the streets of Knox City.

  9. 1965 Map of Rutledge, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Rutledge, 1966 Print
    1965 Rutledge
    1966 Print · USGS
    Scotland and Knox Counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the Fabius River and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Pauline Cem, Gorin, and the small settlement of Millport.

  10. 1965 Map of Edina, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Edina, 1966 Print
    1965 Edina
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Knox County comes to life in this detailed view of the regional rail crossroads and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths between Edina and Baring, locating landmarks like St Aloysius Cem and the Knox County High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1965 Map of Novelty, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Novelty, 1966 Print
    1965 Novelty
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Missouri in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of agricultural townships and winding river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Novelty and Hedge City, alongside landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch and Harmony Ch.

  12. 1965 Map of Greensburg, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Greensburg, 1966 Print
    1965 Greensburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Scotland County farming communities are captured here in the mid-sixties at a time when family homesteads and rural cemeteries still defined the landscape. Genealogists can locate pioneer burial sites like Fort Donaldson Cem and Frogge Cem or trace the route of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

  13. 1965 Map of Locust Hill, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Locust Hill, 1967 Print
    1965 Locust Hill
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri farmland meets the winding North Fork Salt River in this mid-sixties survey of the Knox County border. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Locust Hill Cem or follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade.

  14. 1966 Map of Bible Grove, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bible Grove, 1967 Print
    1966 Bible Grove
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri farm country is captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of Scotland, Adair, and Knox Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape around Bible Grove, Adair, and the Pleasant Ridge Ch.

  15. 1966 Map of Hurdland, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hurdland, 1967 Print
    1966 Hurdland
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven landscape of Adair and Knox counties is preserved here in the mid-sixties, centered on the crossing of two major Midwestern lines. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Hurdland and locate the Paultown Cem near the Salt River.

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