1964 Map of Kansas City

About this map

Kansas City is defined by its complex industrial and transport network, where the Missouri River and Kansas River converge amidst a dense web of rail lines. This 1964 revision captures the city’s mid-century skyline and infrastructure, from the Municipal Airport on the river bend to the historic Union Station. The map illustrates a landscape of established neighborhoods served by numerous parochial and public institutions, such as St Vincents Academy and Rockhurst College. The southern reach is dominated by expansive greenspaces and cultural landmarks like Swope Park and the Nelson Art Gallery. On the city's periphery, smaller communities like Westwood and Mission Hills are established along the winding course of Brush Creek, while the eastern industrial corridor follows the Blue River valley near the Leeds settlement.