1940 Map of North Kansas City
USGS Topo · Published 1940About this map
North Kansas City and the industrial corridors of the Missouri River define this 1930s landscape, illustrating a period of rapid development north of the city center. The map reveals a dense network of transit and industry, featuring the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Wabash railroads alongside major early aviation sites like Fairfax Airport and Kansas City Airport. Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the rolling hills of Gallatin and May townships, where small communities such as Gashland and Linden are established near local landmarks like Winnwood Lake.
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Editions of this 1940 North Kansas City Map
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Historical Maps of Kansas City Through Time
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1935 North Kansas City
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1940 North Kansas City
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1948 North Kansas City
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1951 North Kansas City
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