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2009 Map of North Kansas City

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of North Kansas City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Missouri River defines the southern and western boundaries of this landscape, creating the prominent Kaw Bend and Randolph Bend. This 2009 survey shows a highly developed suburban and industrial corridor north of Kansas City, where aviation and commerce dominate the riverfront. The presence of the Fairfax Municipal Airport and the Kansas City Downtown Airport highlights the region's importance as a transportation hub, while the Kansas City Waterworks sits near the riverbanks.

Away from the water, the terrain is densely populated with distinct neighborhoods and smaller municipalities like Gladstone, Riverside, and Avondale. Local history is preserved in sites such as Barry Cemetery and the White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The map also captures the transition from industrial zones at Knoche Junction to residential communities like Gashland and Winnetonka, providing a detailed view of the Northland area's complex suburban layout.