Old Maps of Lawrence County, Missouri for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lawrence County with 133 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lawrence County has changed over the decades.


Lawrence County, MO maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Greenfield
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri was undergoing a rail-driven transformation in the 1880s, as new lines connected established county seats to outlying farm towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Paris Springs, Dadeville, and the thriving rail hub at Ash Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1888 Map of Greenfield, 1898 Print
    1888 Map of Greenfield, 1898 Print
    1888 Greenfield
    1898 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri thrived as a budding rail and agricultural hub in the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early footprints of Greenfield and Mount Vernon, alongside smaller settlements like Paris Springs and Everton.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  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

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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