The Blue River and Little Blue River systems define the geography of this borderlands region, where the suburban expansion of Kansas City and Grandview meets the rolling landscapes of Cass County. This survey captures a moment of significant transition, showing the density of residential development in Belton and Loch Lloyd alongside more secluded rural pockets like Jaudon and the historic crossroads at Kenneth. Local history is preserved in traditional burial grounds such as Belton Cem and Bryant Cem, while the region's educational and logistical infrastructure is represented by the Calvary Bible Coll and Theological Seminary and local aviation hubs like Hillside Airport. The map's detail provides a clear view of how the modern road network has overlaid the original township sections, particularly where it crosses the state line into Leawood and Overland Park.
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1887 · Harrisonville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1887 · Olathe
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Harrisonville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Olathe
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Harrisonville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Grandview
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1934 · Lees Summit
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Lenexa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Grandview
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1939 · Lees Summit
USGS Topo · 1:31,680