1964 Map of North Kansas City

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The Missouri River defines the southern boundary of this 1964 survey, where the Kansas City Municipal Airport and its associated gaging station sit prominently on the river's bend. North of the water, the landscape is a complex mix of rapid suburban expansion and established rural landmarks. The developing municipalities of Gladstone, Oakview, and Riverside are shown in dense detail, while the northern reaches retain a more open character with family-centered sites like Barry Cem and the Gashland Cem. Educational and religious institutions are particularly numerous, including the Midwestern Theological Seminary and dozens of local schools such as Oak Park High Sch. Industrial activity is evident along the river corridor, marked by numerous quarries, a claypit, and a complex network of rail lines including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Union Pacific.