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2015 Map of Raymore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Raymore and the surrounding Cass County landscape exhibit the modern suburban transition of the mid-2010s, where traditional agricultural land meets expanding residential developments. The area is defined by its water management and community planning, visible in the numerous named reservoirs like Silverlake Enterprizes Lake, Johnson Lake, and the sprawling Welborn Development Incorporated Lake. These artificial bodies of water are carved into the natural drainage basins of Lumpkins Fork and Alexander Cr, illustrating how the local topography has been adapted for suburban growth.

Genealogists and local historians can find anchor points in the established Raymore Cemetery and the southern settlement of Peculiar. The boundary between Jackson Co and Cass Co bisects the northern section of the map, separating the established city limits of Kansas City and Lees Summit from the southern townships. To the east, the community of Lake Winnebago borders the Big S Grand River, while landmarks like Miller Hill provide a glimpse of the original terrain before the extensive road networks of W Hubach Hill Rd and the Outer Belt Rd reshaped the region.