2018 Map of Leavenworth

About this map

Leavenworth and Lansing anchor this 2018 survey of the Kansas-Missouri border, defined by the winding course of the Missouri River. The landscape is heavily influenced by federal and military presence, notably marked by the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth Cemetery and the northern sprawl of Sherman Army Airfield. The river creates distinct landforms such as Leavenworth Island and Stigers Island, while the western terrain rises toward Pilot Knob Ridge and Sentinel Hill. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including Mount Muncie Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and Thorn Hill Cemetery. The transition from the urban grid of Leavenworth to the surrounding smaller communities like Bain City and Cochrane illustrates the ongoing development of this historic riverfront region near the old Santa Fe Trail.