Old Maps of Fairmount, Independence for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Fairmount with 13 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.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Fairmount has changed over the decades.
Fairmount, Independence maps
(13)- 1894 Map of Independence
1894 Independence1894 Print · USGSThe river valley and rail corridors of western Missouri are captured in detail during the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Liberty and Independence alongside lost river features like Liberty Landing and Cooley Lake.5 unique versions available - 1934 Map of Independence
1934 Independence1934 Print · USGSIn Jackson County during the mid-1930s, the landscape around Independence shows a bustling network of river commerce and early highways. Researchers can trace the heritage of local institutions like the Jackson County Girls Home and historic sites such as Mt Washington Cem.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Independence
1940 Independence1940 Print · USGSIndependence and its eastern suburbs are shown here in the mid-1930s, caught between the industrial Missouri River bend and the rural ridges of Jackson County. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Woodlawn Cemetery, the Sanitarium, and rural schools like Whiteoak Sch.2 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Kansas City
1950 Kansas City1950 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1954 Map of Kansas City
1954 Kansas City1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Kansas City, 1967 Print
1956 Kansas City1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Independence, 1958 Print
1957 Independence1958 Print · USGSIndependence and the eastern edge of Kansas City are shown here at a peak of mid-century development. Researchers can locate hundreds of local landmarks, from the Harry S Truman Memorial Library to the sprawling Oil Refinery and the Washington Cemetery. - 1960 Map of Kansas City
1960 Kansas City1960 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1964 Map of Independence, 1965 Print
1964 Independence1965 Print · USGSMid-century Jackson County is captured here as the suburbs of Independence and Raytown expanded along the rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of local schools and landmarks like Mt Washington Cemetery and the Drumm Institute.4 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Kansas City
1983 Kansas City1983 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1990 Map of Independence, 1995 Print
1990 Independence1995 Print · USGSGreater Kansas City and Independence are shown in the final decade of the century, illustrating a landscape defined by heavy rail and major sporting venues. Genealogists can trace family plots across Mt Washington Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Truman Library and Drumm Institute. - 1996 Map of Independence, 2002 Print
1996 Independence2002 Print · USGSGreater Independence and East Kansas City are shown here in the mid-nineties as the urban landscape matured around major sports and rail hubs. Trace local history through the Harry S Truman Sports Complex, Mt Washington Cemetery, and the historic Drumm Institute. - 2021 Map of Independence, 2021 Print
2021 Independence2021 Print · USGSIndependence and its eastern suburbs are shown in high detail during this contemporary era of growth and preservation. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Mount Washington Cem, Sugar Creek, and the Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
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