Historical Maps of Ray County, Missouri

What stories do these 78 old maps tell about Ray County's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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  • Trace Ray County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Ray County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Ray County, MO maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Lexington
    1889 Map of Lexington
    1889 Lexington
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  2. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1896 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1896 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  3. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1906 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1906 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  4. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1912 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1912 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1927 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1927 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1950 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1950 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Independence
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Independence, 1901 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1901 Print
    1894 Independence
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  9. 1894 Map of Independence, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1910 Print
    1894 Independence
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  10. 1894 Map of Independence, 1921 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1921 Print
    1894 Independence
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  11. 1894 Map of Independence, 1941 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1941 Print
    1894 Independence
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  12. 1924 Map of Polo
    1924 Map of Polo
    1924 Polo
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Cameron, Hamilton, and other nearby areas

  13. 1924 Map of Braymer
    1924 Map of Braymer
    1924 Braymer
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Hamilton, Braymer, and other nearby areas

  14. 1924 Map of Polo
    1924 Map of Polo
    1924 Polo
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Cameron, Hamilton, and other nearby areas

  15. 1924 Map of Braymer
    1924 Map of Braymer
    1924 Braymer
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Hamilton, Braymer, and other nearby areas

  16. 1924 Map of Braymer, 1981 Print
    1924 Map of Braymer, 1981 Print
    1924 Braymer
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Hamilton, Braymer, and other nearby areas

  17. 1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Map of Buckner
    1935 Buckner
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Independence, Buckner, and other nearby areas

  18. 1935 Map of Buckner, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Buckner, 1955 Print
    1935 Buckner
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Independence, Buckner, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Lexington East, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington East, 1963 Print
    1949 Lexington East
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Lexington, Lafayette County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1949 Map of Lexington West, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington West, 1963 Print
    1949 Lexington West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Lexington, and other nearby areas

  21. 1949 Map of Lexington West, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington West, 1965 Print
    1949 Lexington West
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Lexington, and other nearby areas

  22. 1949 Map of Lexington East, 1978 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington East, 1978 Print
    1949 Lexington East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Lexington, Lafayette County, and other nearby areas

  23. 1949 Map of Lexington West, 1979 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington West, 1979 Print
    1949 Lexington West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Richmond, Lexington, and other nearby areas

  24. 1949 Map of Lexington East, 1979 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington East, 1979 Print
    1949 Lexington East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Lexington, Lafayette County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1950 Map of Lexington East
    1950 Map of Lexington East
    1950 Lexington East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Ray County, including Lexington, Lafayette County, and other nearby areas

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