Old Maps of Bolivar, Missouri for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Bolivar with 17 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 Bolivar has changed over the decades.


Bolivar, MO maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Bolivar
    1884 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Missouri in the mid-1880s is documented here at a time when river drainage and ridge-top travel dictated the growth of local townships. Researchers can trace early rural post offices and communities like Hermitage, Half Way, and Parks Mill.

  2. 1892 Map of Bolivar, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Bolivar, 1898 Print
    1892 Bolivar
    1898 Print · USGS
    Missouri's central Ozarks borderlands are captured here in the 1880s, showcasing the early layout of Polk and Hickory counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through localized sites like Parks Mill, the early street grids of Bolivar and Buffalo, and the settlement at Hermitage.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Cliquot, 1975 Print
    1950 Map of Cliquot, 1975 Print
    1950 Cliquot
    1975 Print · USGS
    Polk County life at mid-century is centered on the St Louis San Francisco railroad and the winding Pomme de Terre River. Researchers can trace old family roots at Morgan Cem or locate former rural hubs like Cliquot and Flint Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Cliquot
    1951 Map of Cliquot
    1951 Cliquot
    1951 Print · USGS
    Polk County, Missouri, in the early fifties shows a landscape of small family farms connected by a dense network of schoolhouses and rural churches. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Union Grove Cem, Watson Sch, and the community at Cliquot.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1961 Map of Bolivar, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Bolivar, 1962 Print
    1961 Bolivar
    1962 Print · USGS
    Bolivar and the surrounding Polk County countryside are captured here in the early sixties as the St Louis San Francisco railroad still linked rural outposts. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Spencer Cem, Hickory Point Ch, or the campus of Southwest Baptist Col.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Bolivar
    1984 Map of Bolivar
    1984 Bolivar
    1984 Print · USGS
    Western Missouri in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by large-scale water management and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Bolivar and El Dorado Springs alongside the massive Stockton Lake.

  10. 2011 Map of Cliquot, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cliquot, 2011 Print
    2011 Cliquot
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Cliquot, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Bolivar, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bolivar, 2011 Print
    2011 Bolivar
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Wishart, Slagle, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Bolivar, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bolivar, 2015 Print
    2015 Bolivar
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Wishart, Slagle, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Cliquot, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cliquot, 2015 Print
    2015 Cliquot
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Cliquot, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Cliquot, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cliquot, 2017 Print
    2017 Cliquot
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Cliquot, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Bolivar, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bolivar, 2017 Print
    2017 Bolivar
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bolivar, including Wishart, Slagle, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Bolivar, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bolivar, 2021 Print
    2021 Bolivar
    2021 Print · USGS
    Bolivar and central Polk County are shown here in the early 2020s, centered on the county seat and the Southwest Baptist University campus. You can trace the historic rail corridor turned Frisco Highline Trl as it passes Karlin and Wishart toward the county line.

  17. 2021 Map of Cliquot, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cliquot, 2021 Print
    2021 Cliquot
    2021 Print · USGS
    Polk County's rolling landscape near the Missouri Ozarks is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Union Grove Cem and Richardson Cem set among the waters of Ashlock Creek and the Pomme de Terre River.

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