1943 Map of Quindaro
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
Western University (Old Kansas City University) stands as a prominent landmark on this mid-century map, reflecting the institutional history of the area near the Missouri River bend. The terrain is marked by sharp relief, where Malone Hollow and various creek drainages like Nearman Creek and Muncie Creek drop toward the river valley. Transportation networks are particularly dense, featuring the Kansas City and Leavenworth Electric Road alongside heavy rail lines including the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Great Western. The map documents a period of suburban expansion with small settlements like Nearman, Welborn, and Brenner Heights interspersed with essential local services like Vance Sch and Grandview Ch. The presence of the Municipal Light and Water Plant near the riverbank underscores the infrastructure supporting the growing population of Wyandotte County.
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