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1900s (20th Century) Maps of East Independence, Independence

Explore 10 historic maps of East Independence from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how East Independence's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring East Independence's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

East Independence, Independence maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Blue Springs
    1933 Map of Blue Springs
    1933 Blue Springs
    1933 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the 1930s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family farms connected by the Little Blue River. Researchers can trace ancestral property near Lobb Cemetery or locate vanished landmarks like Selsa and the Old Blue Springs Sch.
  4. 1945 Map of Blue Springs, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Blue Springs, 1955 Print
    1945 Blue Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the 1940s shows a landscape of country schools and family roads poised for postwar expansion. You can trace early lakefront development at Lake Tapawingo, find family-named landmarks like Owens Road, or locate the expansive Lake City Ordnance Plant.
  7. 1947 Map of Blue Springs
    1947 Map of Blue Springs
    1947 Blue Springs
    1947 Print · USGS
    Jackson County is captured here in the years following World War II, showing a landscape defined by the winding Little Blue River and early industrial growth. Researchers can locate numerous vanished landmarks, from the Lake City Ordnance Plant to rural schoolhouses like Sunnyside Sch and Fairview Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Map of Kansas City
    1950 Kansas City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri are captured here during a period of industrial growth and shifting transportation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Wabash RR or locate ancestral homes near the Potawatomi Indian Reservation and Horton.
  13. 1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Map of Kansas City
    1954 Kansas City
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands flourished in the post-war era as river commerce and rail networks converged at the Missouri River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kansas City and smaller rural hubs like Hiawatha or Sabetha.
  16. 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
    1956 Kansas City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border region thrived during the mid-fifties, centered on the growing metropolitan cores and the busy river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of significant government sites like Fort Leavenworth and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Map of Kansas City
    1960 Kansas City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kansas and Missouri meet at the river forks, showing a sprawling rail-and-river economy during the 1950s growth era. Genealogists and researchers can trace tribal lands like the Kickapoo Indian Reservation or follow the early interstate corridors through Saint Joseph and Independence.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Blue Springs, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Blue Springs, 1966 Print
    1965 Blue Springs
    1966 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the height of the mid-century shows the expanding footprint of East Independence and Blue Springs. Researchers can trace the massive Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and family-named landmarks like Lobb Cem and Stanley Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Map of Kansas City
    1983 Kansas City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands reached a peak of suburban and industrial connectivity by the early eighties. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods and major landmarks like the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Swope Park, and the U.S. Army Ammunition Plant.
  28. 1990 Map of Blue Springs, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Blue Springs, 1995 Print
    1990 Blue Springs
    1995 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's eastern expansion is captured in the early nineties, showcasing the balance between massive federal facilities and suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Lobb Cemetery, the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, and Selsa.
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