Old Maps of Sedalia, Missouri for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sedalia with 25 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 Sedalia has changed over the decades.


Sedalia, MO maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Sedalia
    1887 Map of Sedalia
    1887 Sedalia
    1887 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, the rail corridors of central Missouri radiated from the bustling hub of Sedalia. Researchers can trace the development of early settlements like Georgetown and Houstonia along the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1894 Map of Sedalia
    1894 Map of Sedalia
    1894 Sedalia
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri's rail-and-river network is frozen in time during the late 19th century, centered on the growing hub of Sedalia. Researchers can trace the path of the Sedalia Warsaw And Southwestern RR and find vanished points like Dumpville and Mc Allister Springs.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Sedalia West, 1963 Print
    1944 Map of Sedalia West, 1963 Print
    1944 Sedalia West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri at the end of the Second World War shows a rural landscape surrounding the growing city of Sedalia. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Quisenberry Sch, Memorial Park Cem, and the State Fair Grounds.

  4. 1944 Map of Sedalia East, 1966 Print
    1944 Map of Sedalia East, 1966 Print
    1944 Sedalia East
    1966 Print · USGS
    As Sedalia expanded during the mid-forties, it remained a vital railroad hub anchored by the Missouri Pacific Shops. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood schools like Whittier Sch or rural landmarks like Hebrew Cem and Backbone Ford.

  5. 1946 Map of Sedalia West
    1946 Map of Sedalia West
    1946 Sedalia West
    1946 Print · USGS
    Western Pettis County comes alive in this post-war survey, showing the agricultural prairie and rural school districts surrounding the county seat. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Quisenberry Cem, Mc Kee Chapel, and the State Fair Grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Sedalia East
    1946 Map of Sedalia East
    1946 Sedalia East
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pettis County centers on the bustling railroad city of Sedalia and its surrounding rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Missouri Pacific Shops, Hebrew Cem, and country schools like Striped College Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Jefferson City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks come into focus in this late 1940s survey of the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Jefferson City and Sedalia or locate family roots near Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.

  8. 1948 Map of Green Ridge
    1948 Map of Green Ridge
    1948 Green Ridge
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri farming and rail life are preserved here in the late 1940s, centered on the junction of three major railroads. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the Quisenberry Cem to the one-room Prairie Flower Sch and McKee Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Jefferson City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the early postwar years showcases a landscape defined by the winding Lake of the Ozarks and the state capital at Jefferson City. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail networks of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Tuscumbia, St Elizabeth, and St Anthony.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Jefferson City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Missouri River and the expanding reach of Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate the early footprint of Whiteman AFB and Jefferson City.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Jefferson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the late fifties shows a region transforming through the growth of Whiteman Air Force Base and the Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Missouri Pacific or find family roots at Enloe Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cem.

  12. 1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Jefferson City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri is captured during the mid-fifties as the river economy and rail networks like the Missouri Pacific met the rise of the automobile. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Lake of the Ozarks up to Providence Cemetery and Knob Noster State Park.

  13. 1973 Map of Sedalia East, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Sedalia East, 1975 Print
    1973 Sedalia East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sedalia is captured here as it expands east toward the regional airport and across the Missouri Pacific tracks. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, including Crown Hill Cemetery, Goodwill Chapel, and the Striped College Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1973 Map of Sedalia West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Sedalia West, 1975 Print
    1973 Sedalia West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Western Pettis County in the early seventies shows the growing edge of Sedalia as it meets the surrounding prairie and creek bottoms. Local researchers can trace old rail lines like the Missouri - Kansas - Texas, find rural landmarks like McKee Chapel, and locate family sites at Dresden Cem.

  15. 1980 Map of Sedalia East, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Sedalia East, 1981 Print
    1980 Sedalia East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The city of Sedalia is shown at a pivotal moment of growth in the early eighties, where urban development meets the Missouri prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace the detailed street grid and land divisions near the winding Creek south of town.

  16. 1980 Map of Sedalia West, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Sedalia West, 1981 Print
    1980 Sedalia West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pettis County is captured during the early 1980s in this orthophotograph, showing the transition from urban edge to open farmland. Trace the 1980 footprint of Dresden and the western reaches of Sedalia alongside the waters of Muddy Creek.

  17. 1983 Map of Sedalia
    1983 Map of Sedalia
    1983 Sedalia
    1983 Print · USGS
    West Central Missouri's landscape in the early eighties shows a dense network of rail towns and riverside communities along the Blackwater River. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Warrensburg and Sedalia near Whiteman Air Force Base and Knob Noster State Park.

  18. 2011 Map of Sedalia East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sedalia East, 2011 Print
    2011 Sedalia East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Sedalia West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sedalia West, 2011 Print
    2011 Sedalia West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Sedalia East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sedalia East, 2014 Print
    2014 Sedalia East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Sedalia West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sedalia West, 2014 Print
    2014 Sedalia West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Sedalia West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sedalia West, 2017 Print
    2017 Sedalia West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Sedalia East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sedalia East, 2017 Print
    2017 Sedalia East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sedalia, including Pettis County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Sedalia West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sedalia West, 2021 Print
    2021 Sedalia West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Western Pettis County in the early 2020s shows the transition from the city of Sedalia to the surrounding farms and creek bottoms. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Dresden Cem, McKee Chapel Cem, and the path of the Katy Trl.

  25. 2021 Map of Sedalia East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sedalia East, 2021 Print
    2021 Sedalia East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Sedalia and its eastern rural fringes are documented here in the early 2020s, showcasing the transition from the city's historic center to the surrounding creek valleys. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous sites including Crown Hill Cem, the Pettis County Courthouse, and the Katy Trl.

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