2011 Map of Lees Summit

About this map

Unity Village and the sprawling campus of the Unity School of Christianity anchor the eastern portion of this landscape, marked by the iconic Unity Tower and a series of reservoirs including Unity Lake Number One. The map captures a moment of significant suburban transition in Jackson County, where the traditional boundaries of Lees Summit and Longview meet the historical infrastructure of Longview Farm. The drainage of the Little Blue River and its many tributaries, such as White Oak Creek and Cedar Creek, dictates the layout of modern residential developments and older settlements like Knobtown and Vale. Notable recreational and community landmarks include the Kansas City International Drag Strip and the Turner Golf Course, while the area's history is preserved in numerous burial grounds such as Mount Olivet Cemetery and the uniquely named Runway Ranch Airport Cemetery near Union Point.