1940 Map of Independence

About this map

Independence sits at the heart of this 1930s landscape, serving as a hub where numerous rail lines like the Alton and Missouri Pacific converge. The survey illustrates a dense network of suburban growth extending westward toward Mt Washington and Englewood, with neighborhoods characterized by established institutions including the Sanitarium and the Court House. To the north, the terrain drops toward the industrial corridor of Sugar Creek near the Missouri River, while the southern reaches near Raytown retain a more rural character defined by family-named schools like Pitcher Sch and Whiteoak Sch.