1945 Map of Missouri City

About this map

Missouri City sits prominently on the north bank of the Missouri River near the Missouri City Bend, a focal point for the region's river and rail economy mid-century. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways, including the Little Blue River and Fishing River, with the Wabash and Santa Fe railroads carving paths through the bottomlands. This survey illustrates a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the industrial site at Blue Mills to an array of local institutions like Academy Sch and Sixmile Ch. The inclusion of Fort Osage on the eastern bluffs and the McCune Home further south provides significant anchor points for local historians. Topographical details such as Nebo Hill contrast with the level plains of Atherton, showing the varied terrain that influenced settlement and road placement along Kentucky Road and Atherton Road.