Old Maps of Ridgely, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Ridgely. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ridgely.


Ridgely, MO maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Map of Kansas City
    1890 Kansas City
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the turn of the decade shows a booming rail-and-river economy centered on KANSAS CITY. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like White Church, Lansing, and Smithville before modern expansion.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Map of Kansas City
    1894 Kansas City
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of military life and frontier commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through river towns like Weston and Parkville or locate early railroad hubs at Settles Station and Beverly Junction.
    14 unique versions available

  3. 1914 Map of Smithville
    1914 Map of Smithville
    1914 Smithville
    1914 Print · USGS
    Missouri's northern river valleys are depicted here just before the Great War, showing a landscape of rail-dependent small towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous community landmarks like Paradise, Hixson Mill, and Mt. Zion School.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.

  5. 1950 Map of Smithville
    1950 Map of Smithville
    1950 Smithville
    1950 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Platte, Clay, and Clinton counties are shown here just after the war, defined by the winding Platte River and a network of small farm towns. Researchers can trace the locations of dozens of vanished schools and cemeteries, from the Masonic Cemetery to the South Gale School and the historic Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Smithville
    1951 Map of Smithville
    1951 Smithville
    1951 Print · USGS
    North of Kansas City in the early 1950s, this area shows a landscape of river-valley farms and small rural settlements. Researchers can locate numerous one-room schoolhouses like Rocky Point School and trace family-named landmarks such as Reed Cemetery and Rice Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Camden Point
    1951 Map of Camden Point
    1951 Camden Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    Northern Platte County in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-bend farms and rural townships. Trace family roots at Standiford Cem or find old school sites like Franklin Sch and the community at Camden Point.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.

  9. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Smithville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Smithville, 1962 Print
    1961 Smithville
    1962 Print · USGS
    North of Kansas City in the early sixties, this area shows a landscape of river-bottom settlements and emerging wildlife management. Trace local genealogy and infrastructure through Reed Cem, the Old Railroad Grade, and the small communities of Mecca and Paradise.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Camden Point, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Camden Point, 1962 Print
    1961 Camden Point
    1962 Print · USGS
    Platte County in the early sixties reveals a landscape where the Platte River meanders through agricultural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace an Old Railroad Grade and locate numerous family burial sites like McComas Cem and Smith Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Kansas City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands reached a peak of suburban and industrial connectivity by the early eighties. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods and major landmarks like the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Swope Park, and the U.S. Army Ammunition Plant.

  14. 2012 Map of Smithville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Smithville, 2012 Print
    2012 Smithville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Smithville, Edgerton, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Camden Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Camden Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Camden Point
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Edgerton, Camden Point, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Camden Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Camden Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Camden Point
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Edgerton, Camden Point, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Smithville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Smithville, 2015 Print
    2015 Smithville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Smithville, Edgerton, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Smithville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Smithville, 2017 Print
    2017 Smithville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Smithville, Edgerton, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Camden Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Camden Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Camden Point
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ridgely, including Edgerton, Camden Point, and other nearby areas

  20. 2021 Map of Camden Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Camden Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Camden Point
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in modern Missouri remains a landscape of quiet rural settlements and family burial grounds. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Mount Zion Zion Cem or Chinn Cem and locate historic crossings like Skinner Bridge.

  21. 2021 Map of Smithville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Smithville, 2021 Print
    2021 Smithville
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Clay, Platte, and Clinton Counties is shown here in the 2020s as the river valleys surround Smithville. Researchers can locate several family burial grounds like Goss Cem and Brooks Cem or trace the winding Little Platte River.

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