Kansas City and its northern suburban reaches define this landscape at the Platte and Clay county line. The map highlights the transition from established neighborhoods like Gashland and Nashua to the more open spaces surrounding Smithville to the north. Water features are a primary characteristic of the region, with Shoal Creek, Second Creek, and First Creek carving through the terrain alongside man-made impoundments like Bell Lake, Sampson Lake, and Stevens Lake. Aviation history and utility are noted through small localized facilities such as the Dunham Private Airport and Rollert Farm Airport. The map also traces the modern road network, including NW Cookingham Drive and NW Old Stagecoach Road, while documenting community spaces like Resurrection Cemetery and the recreational complex at Hodge Park Ride.
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1890 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Independence
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Smithville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · North Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1940 · North Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500