1991 Map of Kansas City

About this map

The Missouri River and Kansas River confluence serves as the anchor for this dense urban landscape, where the Missouri-Kansas state line divides the metropolitan center. Transport infrastructure dominates the riverfronts, defined by the Lewis and Clark Viaduct, the Broadway Bridge (Toll), and the ASB Bridge providing critical connections between Kansas City and northern points like Harlem. The map captures the significant role of the Downtown Airport tucked into a bend of the Missouri, while the industrial character of Leeds sits to the east along the Blue River. Extensive green spaces and civic institutions are woven into the residential fabric, including the expansive Swope Park with The Lagoon and Amphitheater. Institutional landmarks like the Univ of Kansas Medical Center and Rockhurst College appear alongside numerous memorial grounds such as Elmwood Cemetery and Forest Hill Cemetery.