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1934 Map of Grandview

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Grandview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Blue River valley south of Kansas City is mapped here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape transitioning from suburban outskirts to rural townships. The settlement at Hickman Mills and the grid of Grandview anchor the eastern half of the map, while the western side is defined by the state line separating Kansas and Missouri. Transportation routes are heavily established, featuring the Kansas City Southern and St Louis-San Francisco railroads alongside burgeoning suburban developments like Indian Village.

Social and community centers are well-represented by numerous religious and educational sites, including St Catherines Ch, Ruskin High Sch, and several specialized clubs such as the Oakwood Golf Club. The area also contains significant memorial grounds like Mt Moriah Cemetery and Greenlawn Cemetery, reflecting the growth of Jackson County’s residential corridor. Notable landmarks like the Red Bridge over the river and the youth camp Camp Bo Ho Ca highlight the recreational and geographical focal points of the valley.