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.

Discover Ray County's history through maps:

  • Trace Ray County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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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 portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  2. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1896 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1896 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  3. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1906 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1906 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  4. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1912 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1912 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  5. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1927 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1927 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  6. 1889 Map of Lexington, 1950 Print
    1889 Map of Lexington, 1950 Print
    1889 Lexington
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Lexington, Carroll County, and others.

  7. 1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Independence
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Independence, Clay County, and others.

  8. 1894 Map of Independence, 1901 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1901 Print
    1894 Independence
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Independence, Clay County, and others.

  9. 1894 Map of Independence, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1910 Print
    1894 Independence
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Independence, Clay County, and others.

  10. 1894 Map of Independence, 1921 Print
    1894 Map of Independence, 1921 Print
    1894 Independence
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ray County, including Independence, Clay County, and others.

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