historical topo map of Lawrence, KS in 1885

1885 Map of Lawrence

USGS Topo · Published 1957

This historical map portrays the area of Lawrence in 1885, primarily covering Douglas County as well as portions of Johnson County, Miami County, Franklin County, and Leavenworth County. Featuring a scale of 1:125000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Lawrence region at the time. Published in 1957, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1885
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.26 x 20.01 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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