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1910 Map of Leavenworth

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Leavenworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Leavenworth and its surrounding river valley are defined by a complex intersection of military, correctional, and transport infrastructure at the start of the 20th century. The map documents the extensive grounds of Fort Leavenworth, the US Penitentiary Reserve, and the National Military Home, illustrating the federal government's massive footprint in this region. The Missouri River serves as the central artery, its course dotted with features like Kickapoo Island and Stigers Island, while the eastern bank in Missouri reveals the winding path of the Platte River near Platte City.

A dense network of railroads, including the Missouri Pacific RR and the Chicago Great Western RR, converges on the city, highlighting its role as a regional transit hub. Rural life is preserved through numerous named schools such as the Fancy Bottoms School and Burris School, alongside landmarks like Pilot Knob and St Marys Academy. The presence of the US Timber Reservation and various ferry-like crossings suggests an economy still deeply tied to the river's resources and the logistical needs of the nearby military installations.