1880s Maps of Vernon County, Missouri

Explore 5 historic maps of Vernon County from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Vernon County's landscape evolved across the 1880s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Vernon County's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Vernon County, MO maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas is documented here in the late nineteenth century as a booming railroad hub centered on Fort Scott. Researchers can trace the early townships and rail sidings at Hiattville, Uniontown, and along the banks of the Marmaton River.

  2. 1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Nevada
    1886 Print · USGS
    Railroads and river valleys define southwestern Missouri in the late nineteenth century, as the landscape transitions into a series of organized townships and trade centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Moundville, Montevallo, and El Dorado Springs along the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

  3. 1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Fort Scott
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas comes alive in the mid-1880s as Fort Scott emerges as a powerful railroad junction connecting the prairie to the world. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries and rail stops like Uniontown, Hiattville, and the remote Timber Hill.

  4. 1887 Map of Butler
    1887 Map of Butler
    1887 Butler
    1887 Print · USGS
    Bates County is captured here in the 1880s as the rail and river economies converged. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Butler and Rich Hill, or locate smaller disappeared locales like Carbon Centre and Crescent Hill.

  5. 1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Mound City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Linn and Miami counties are captured here in the 1880s, showcasing a landscape of river-valley agriculture and rapid railroad growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad through Pleasanton or locate early settlements like Trading Post and Wall Street.

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