2021 Map of Kansas City

About this map

Kansas City and its surrounding communities are defined by the convergence of the Missouri River and Kansas River, creating a complex landscape of industrial bottoms and residential ridges. The sprawling rail infrastructure of the Kansas City Southern Ry and numerous river crossings, including the Broadway Bridge and Paseo Bridge, illustrate the city's role as a major transportation hub. From the historic French Bottom to the residential character of Westport and Mission Hills, the map shows the contrast between the river-level industry and the southern parklands. The concentration of civic and educational institutions, such as the Jackson County Courthouse and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, anchors the urban core. Significant green spaces like Swope Park and Loose Memorial Park provide a counterpoint to the dense street grids and highway networks that connect the Missouri and Kansas sides of the state line.