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2021 Map of Independence

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Independence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Independence and its immediate neighbors in Jackson County are charted here with modern precision, showcasing the dense residential and industrial grid that characterizes this part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The prominent Harry S Truman National Historic Site sits at the heart of the city, surrounded by historic neighborhoods like Maywood, Englewood, and Fairmount. The terrain is marked by a high concentration of burial grounds, including the expansive Mount Washington Cem and Mound Grove Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for local historians and genealogists.

Waterways like the Blue River and Little Blue River frame the urban development, while the northern section near Sugar Creek reflects the area's long-standing industrial character near Rock Creek Junction. From the County Courthouse in the city center to the southern borders near Raytown and Lee's Summit, the map provides a comprehensive look at the street-level geography and civic institutions, such as the Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City, during the early twenty-first century.