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1983 Map of Olathe

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Olathe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The historical Santa Fe Trail cuts across the suburban landscape of the early 1980s, bridging the gap between the burgeoning growth of Kansas City and the rural reaches of the Kansas-Missouri border. This survey captures a pivotal moment of expansion as cities like Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee's Summit coalesce into a regional corridor. Major educational and military anchors define the era, notably Mid-America Nazarene College and the strategic presence of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base.

Hydrological and recreational development is prominent with the presence of Hillsdale Lake and Lake Jacomo, while the southern reaches near Paola and Harrisonville retain their agricultural character along the Marais des Cygnes River. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of several local landmarks, including the State Hospital near Osawatomie and the Mt Moriah Cem. The network of railroads, such as the At&SF and Up, reflects the region's enduring role as a transportation crossroads.