Kansas Historical Maps and Atlases

The state of Kansas collection contains 992 atlases spanning 148 years of growth and development (1859 through 2007). Within the atlases are 58,351 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with the Osher Map Library. The state of Kansas has 15 of these antiquarian maps dating back as early as 1859.