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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lawrence County, Missouri

Explore 49 historic maps of Lawrence County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Lawrence County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lawrence County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Lawrence County, MO maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Halltown
    1919 Map of Halltown
    1919 Halltown
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during a time of dense rural settlement across Lawrence and Greene counties. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Buck Prairie School to Mt Olive Church and Wade Chapel Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1921 Map of Stotts City
    1921 Map of Stotts City
    1921 Stotts City
    1921 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County, Missouri, is captured here during the peak of its rail-driven settlement in the early nineteen-twenties. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools and family landmarks, from the Spanish Fort School to the Roberts Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1921 Map of Sarcoxie
    1921 Map of Sarcoxie
    1921 Sarcoxie
    1921 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Newton counties in the early 1920s reveal a flourishing agricultural landscape centered on the rail lines of the Pacific and Frisco. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the Red Fox Mine to Union Chapel and Forest Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Ozarks come to life in this mid-century survey of the rugged borderlands where three counties meet. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Aurora or locate family roots at rural landmarks like Charity Cem and Mountain Home Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Ritchey
    1943 Map of Ritchey
    1943 Ritchey
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri during the war years shows a landscape of busy railroads and emerging military sites. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Odd Fellows Cem, Dungy Mine, and rural centers such as Stark City.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Monett
    1943 Map of Monett
    1943 Monett
    1943 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Barry and Lawrence County line during the mid-forties, this map reveals the vital railroad hub at Monett and its surrounding farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Red Mill, Arnold Chapel, and the Cox Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.
  22. 1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Aurora
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau around Aurora and Crane is captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and rural school districts. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Stubblefield Cem, the Clay Hill Ch, and old springs including Bean Factory Spr.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.
  34. 1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison.
  37. 1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Map of Tulsa
    1954 Tulsa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeast Oklahoma and the Ozark border are shown here during a period of massive industrial and infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Tri-State Mining District and the development of major reservoirs like Grand Lake O' The Cherokees.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the post-war era, showing the expansion of Springfield and the surrounding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mount Comfort Cemetery and the Fort Leonard Wood military grounds.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1956 Map of Ash Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ash Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Ash Grove
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Greene County in the mid-1950s is defined by the crossing of the St Louis San Francisco railroad and the winding Sac River. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Hamilton Cem, Johns Chapel, and the established streets of Ash Grove.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Kings Point, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Kings Point, 1957 Print
    1956 Kings Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Dade and Lawrence counties come into focus during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road networks connecting Meinert, Kings Point, and Round Grove, or locate the rural Salem Ch.
  52. 1956 Map of South Greenfield, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of South Greenfield, 1957 Print
    1956 South Greenfield
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Dade and Lawrence counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, centered on the railroad town of South Greenfield. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Daughtrey Cem and Merrick Cem or locate local landmarks like Dilday Mill and Carrico Caves.
  55. 1956 Map of Everton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Everton, 1957 Print
    1956 Everton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Everton and the surrounding Rock Prairie uplands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital link between the St Louis San Francisco railroad and local agriculture. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Hopewell Sch, Liberty Ch, and the Hood Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Springfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured during the mid-century era of growth, centered on the bustling hub of Springfield. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ebenezer Church, Stockton Cem, and the various county courthouses.
  61. 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.
  64. 1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Tulsa, 1968 Print
    1958 Tulsa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northeast Oklahoma and the Ozark borderlands are captured here during a massive era of reservoir construction and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Tulsa, the sprawling Lake O' the Cherokees, and historical sites like Pea Ridge National Military Park.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Harrison
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains appear in this mid-century survey as the great White River impoundments were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the St Louis-San Francisco Ry and locate early settlements like Berryville and Gainesville.
  70. 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.
  73. 1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during a decade of postwar growth and increasing highway connectivity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the St Louis-San Francisco RR and locate early sites in Springfield, Lebanon, and Mountain Grove.
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