Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Atlas of Historical County BoundariesDid you know that the last time a Kansas county boundary changed was as recent as 1978?

Did you know that Kansas lost some land to Missouri when the Missouri River shifted in 1944?

Did you know that for about 10 years Kansas had a county named…Kansas?

If you’re a Kansas history buff, this online atlas is just the resource for you!

A variety of maps and chronologies make it easy to see at a glance how Kansas county boundaries have changed over the years. Or, if you prefer, you can pick an individual county and follow its progress through time.

And if you’re a really serious history buff, you’ll love the fact that this atlas is so well researched. A bibliography is included so that you can track the county boundary changes yourself.

Have fun!

By hsotr

Pulling from nearly 20 years of Kansas country living experience, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to supply Kansas country living enthusiasts with the innovative resources that they need to succeed and has now been keeping families informed and inspired for over five years. Michelle is the author of four country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not improving her organic raised bed garden or pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching or writing about her many interests.