1954 Map of Raymore

About this map

Raymore sits at the heart of this mid-century topographic study, which captures the transition of northern Cass County before the expansion of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Middle Big Creek and the Little Blue River, with Lumpkins Fork carving through the northwest corner. A clear developmental timeline is visible through purple-tinted revisions, showing growth around the original town site and near the St Louis San Francisco railroad line. Genealogical interest is anchored by the Raymore Cem and Bethany Ch, while the smaller settlements of Harrelson and Coleman mark outlying rail and road junctions. The map documents the rural character of Washington, Prairie, and West Peculiar townships during a period of steady change.