1996 Map of Kansas City

About this map

Kansas City anchors this topographic study at the confluence of the Missouri River and Kansas River, revealing a landscape defined by industrial development and an expansive system of parks. The city's growth is marked by major infrastructure like the Lewis and Clark Viaduct and the Paseo Bridge, while the historical core remains visible through its numerous civic squares and burial grounds. Beyond the urban grid, the map traces the suburban character of Roeland Park and Mission Hills, where the winding paths of Brush Creek provide a natural contrast to the dense municipal layout. From the Downtown Airport in the north to the sprawling reaches of Swope Park, the sheet documents the mid-century evolution of the Kansas-Missouri border, including the industrial activity at the Blue River and several active quarries.