1910 Map of Leavenworth

About this map

Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation and the bustling river town of Leavenworth anchor this detailed survey of the Missouri-Kansas borderlands. The landscape is defined by the winding Missouri River and its intricate network of islands like Kickapoo Island and Stigers Island. This era captures the height of the region's river-and-rail economy, with the Union Pacific RR and Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR threading through major nodes like Weston and Platte City. Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a dense rural fabric of early education and faith, featuring numerous country institutions such as the Fancy Bottoms School, Woodland School, and Salem Church. Significant government landholdings are prominent, including the U S Penitentiary Reserve and the Soldiers Home, reflecting the long-standing military and institutional character of the Kansas side of the river.