1894 Map of Kansas City, 1908 Print
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1894 Map of Kansas City

USGS Topo · Published 1908

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The Missouri River snakes through the heart of this landscape, its shifting channel creating landmarks like Kickapoo Island and Spar Island. To the west, the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation overlooks the water, anchoring a network of early overland routes including the Lawrence Road and the Leavenworth to Meridian trail. The map reveals a region defined by its rail-and-river geography, where the Kansas River meets the Missouri near bustling rail hubs like Harlem and Argentine.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1908
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions15.45 x 20.34 inches

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