Old Maps of Sugar Creek, Missouri

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Sugar Creek, MO maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Map of Independence
    1894 Independence
    1894 Print · USGS
    The 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

  2. 1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Map of Independence
    1934 Independence
    1934 Print · USGS
    In 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

  3. 1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Map of Missouri City
    1935 Missouri City
    1935 Print · USGS
    Missouri River communities in the mid-1930s are captured here during a period of heavy reliance on rail and river geography. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schools like Hunt Sch and Academy Sch or locate the historic McCune Home near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.

  4. 1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Map of Liberty, 1955 Print
    1935 Liberty
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bluffs and river bottoms near Liberty were a hub of rail commerce and education in the mid-thirties. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural schools and sites like the Odd Fellows Home, Crollie Cem, and Claycomo Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Liberty
    1940 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the dawn of the 1940s shows a dense network of river-bottom railroads and hilltop college life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Withers Sch, the Odd Fellows Home, and the Depression-era Federal Transient Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Independence
    1940 Print · USGS
    Independence 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

  7. 1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Missouri City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Missouri City and the river bottomlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Blue Mills, New Salem Ch, and numerous country schools like Lynch Sch.

  8. 1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Missouri City
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and surrounding bluffs appear here in the mid-1940s, showing a rural landscape defined by heavy rail and river crossings. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like New Salem Ch, Blue Mills, and the McCune Home.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1957 Map of Independence, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Independence, 1958 Print
    1957 Independence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Independence 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.

  13. 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

  14. 1964 Map of Independence, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Independence, 1965 Print
    1964 Independence
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  15. 1965 Map of Missouri City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Missouri City, 1966 Print
    1965 Missouri City
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor near Missouri City appears here in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by heavy rail lines and river commerce. Trace the historic Santa Fe Trail and find local landmarks like Fort Osage, Atherton, and the McCune Home for Boys.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1965 Map of Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 Liberty
    1966 Print · USGS
    Liberty and the northern reaches of Kansas City are shown here during a period of significant industrial and institutional growth in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Fairview Cemetery and locate vanished local landmarks like the Odd Fellows Home or the Del Bufalo Seminary.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 1990 Map of Missouri City, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Missouri City, 1995 Print
    1990 Missouri City
    1995 Print · USGS
    The river-bend country of Clay and Jackson counties shows its industrial and rural character by the early 1990s. Genealogists can trace family names at Drake Cem and Rice Cem, while historians can locate Mine Tunnels near Nebo Hill.

  19. 1990 Map of Independence, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Independence, 1995 Print
    1990 Independence
    1995 Print · USGS
    Greater 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.

  20. 1990 Map of Liberty, 1996 Print
    1990 Map of Liberty, 1996 Print
    1990 Liberty
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River corridor in the 1990s reveals a complex landscape of industrial centers and quiet hillside cemeteries. Trace the river-and-rail economy from Cement City to Birmingham, while identifying family landmarks like Pence Cem and New Hope Ch.

  21. 1996 Map of Independence, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Independence, 2002 Print
    1996 Independence
    2002 Print · USGS
    Greater 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.

  22. 1996 Map of Liberty, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Liberty, 2002 Print
    1996 Liberty
    2002 Print · USGS
    Liberty and the Missouri River corridor are shown in detail during the mid-nineties as suburban growth met long-standing river industry. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Pence Cem and Mann Cem or trace the river infrastructure near Birmingham.

  23. 2012 Map of Independence, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Independence, 2012 Print
    2012 Independence
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sugar Creek, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

  24. 2012 Map of Missouri City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Missouri City, 2012 Print
    2012 Missouri City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sugar Creek, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas

  25. 2012 Map of Liberty, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Liberty, 2012 Print
    2012 Liberty
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sugar Creek, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas

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