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1991 Map of Edwardsville

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Edwardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Kansas River carves through the heart of this landscape, separating the residential growth of Edwardsville and Kansas City in the north from the rolling reaches of Shawnee to the south. By the early 1990s, the area reflects a complex mix of mid-century suburban expansion and industrial infrastructure, characterized by several Quarry operations and the sprawling Wyandotte County Park.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of established communities like Stony Point, Grinter Heights, and Morris, while locating recreational landmarks such as Lake of the Forest and Quivira Lake. The map details the evolution of transport and utility networks, including the County Fairgrounds, extensive Sewage Disposal facilities, and the various camps like Camp Naish and Camp Towanyak that dot the wooded bluffs above the river valley.