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1948 Map of North Kansas City

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of North Kansas City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Missouri River defines the lower boundary of this post-war landscape, acting as the border between Kansas and Missouri. This industrial and transport hub is anchored by North Kansas City and the historic settlement of Quindaro, showcasing a dense network of major rail lines like the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Union Pacific. The presence of both Fairfax Airport and the Kansas City Airport underscore the area's significance as a burgeoning center for mid-century aviation and logistics.

Moving north from the river bottomlands, the terrain shifts into the residential developments of Gallatin and May. Here, small communities like Gashland, Linden, and Winnwood are interspersed with local landmarks including Faubion School and Antioch Church. This era of development shows the transition from rural clay county acreage to organized suburban tracts like Broadview Acres and Greenhaven, while still preserving older sites such as the Faubion Cemetery.