1934 Map of Grandview

About this map

Grandview and Martin City anchor this 1934 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Blue River and the convergence of major rail lines. The presence of the St Louis-San Francisco and Kansas City Southern railroads illustrates the area's importance as a transportation corridor between Missouri and Kansas. Cultural landmarks like Hickmans Mill and Hickmans Orchard point to the local agricultural roots that persisted even as suburban institutions like the Mission Hills Golf Club and Oakwood Golf Club began to appear.