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Old Maps of Ames, Oklahoma for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ames with 10 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ames has changed over the decades.

Ames, OK maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ames
    1893 Map of Ames
    1893 Ames
    1893 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma territory is captured here during the early surveying era, showing the river-dominated landscape of Major and Kingfisher counties. Local historians can trace early settlement patterns at Lacey and Parvin or locate the historic Washburns Crossing on the Cimarron River.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Woodward, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Woodward, 1967 Print
    1955 Woodward
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Oklahoma and the bordering plains are captured during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and massive water projects. Researchers can trace family roots in towns like Woodward and Alva or locate landmarks such as the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Kegelman AF.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Ames, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ames, 1957 Print
    1956 Ames
    1957 Print · USGS
    Major and Garfield counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the railroad town of Ames and the Cimarron River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Antioch Ch, Mound Ridge Sch, and the Cimarron Valley Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Ringwood, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ringwood, 1957 Print
    1956 Ringwood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Oklahoma in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of prairie townships and vital rail hubs. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like Pleasant Hill Cem, Parker Ch, and the Vernon Sch (Abandoned).
  13. 1958 Map of Woodward
    1958 Map of Woodward
    1958 Woodward
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Oklahoma and the neighboring panhandle borders are shown here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate landmarks like the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Port Supply Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1982 Map of Ringwood SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ringwood SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Ringwood SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Major County in the early eighties shows a landscape where energy extraction meets traditional prairie life. Researchers can locate family roots at Erie Cem or Parker Ch and trace the influence of the Burlington Northern railroad.
  19. 1982 Map of Ames, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ames, 1983 Print
    1982 Ames
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ames and the surrounding Major County oil fields are captured here in the early eighties as industrial and historical boundaries intersected. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Major Co Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate landmarks like the Burlington Northern rail line and Crystal Lakes.
  22. 1986 Map of Fairview
    1986 Map of Fairview
    1986 Fairview
    1986 Print · USGS
    Major County and the Cimarron River valley are shown here in the mid-1980s as the rail networks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe still linked the plains. Researchers can trace rural lineages through settlements like Cheyenne Valley, Bouse Junction, and the terrain surrounding Canton Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 2022 Map of Ringwood SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ringwood SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Ringwood SW
    2022 Print · USGS
    Major County's prairie landscape is captured in this modern survey, showing the agricultural and oil-producing heartland between Ringwood and Ames. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Era Cem, Glenwood Cem, and the specialized oil activity at Decker Field.
  28. 2022 Map of Ames, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ames, 2022 Print
    2022 Ames
    2022 Print · USGS
    Major County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of steady agriculture and river-fronted settlements. Genealogists can trace property lines near Ames or locate family sites around Crystal Lakes and the Cimarron River.
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