Loading map...

2015 Map of Parkville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Parkville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Missouri River carves a winding path through this region, defining the sharp boundary between Platte County, Missouri, and Kansas. The river's dramatic curves, such as Parkville Bend and Quindaro Bend, illustrate the historic hydraulic force that shaped the development of riverside communities like Parkville and Riverside. On the northern banks, Park University overlooks the water, while residential enclaves like Weatherby Lake and Platte Woods demonstrate the suburban character of the Missouri side.

South of the river, the landscape in Kansas City, Kansas, is marked by a dense network of neighborhoods including Welborn and Nearman. This area is particularly significant for its concentrated collection of historic burial grounds, such as the Old Quindaro Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery, which serve as vital landmarks for tracing local family history and the early settlement of the Kansas side. The presence of Adkison Lake and Riss Lake further highlights the varied hydrology of the suburban corridor.