1964 Map of Grandview

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The Blue River valley and its surrounding hillsides show a period of rapid suburban expansion south of Kansas City in this mid-1960s study, with later revisions highlighting the growing density of Ruskin Heights and Grandview. The map captures a mix of established religious and educational institutions, such as St James Seminary and Avila College, alongside recreational sites like Fairyland Park and several golf courses. Significant industrial and military presence is noted at the U S Naval Reservation and along the rail corridors of the St Louis - San Francisco and Kansas City Southern railroads. Older community centers like New Santa Fe, Dallas, and Hickman Mills are visible, often situated at the intersection of evolving transit routes like the Circumferential Freeway and historic corridors like Martha Truman Road.