1894 Map of Kansas City, 1900 Print
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1894 Map of Kansas City

USGS Topo · Published 1900

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The Missouri River serves as the central artery of this late 19th-century landscape, carving a wide valley between the borders of Missouri and Kansas. This survey reveals a dense network of early transit infrastructure, including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and the A. T. and S. F. R. R., which facilitated the rapid growth of river towns like Platte City and Weston. The prominence of the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation underscores the area's strategic importance during the westward expansion era.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1900
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.65 x 20.41 inches

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