The Kansas City Public Library and Missouri Valley Special Collections are proud to announce the addition of 34 newly scanned maps to KCHistory.org. The maps range in date from the 1880s through the 1960s and reflect a wide variety of interests. There are zoning maps, school district boundary maps, public transit maps, geological maps, and road maps. Taken together, they demonstrate tremendous changes to our built environment and boundaries since the city’s humble beginnings as a riverboat landing for Westport merchants.

  Three large property maps published in 1880, 1887 and 1909 will be of interest to researchers seeking to learn more about early real estate develpment and property holdings in Kansas City and Jackson County. The 1880 Map of the City of Kansas showcases the growth of the city away from the river three decades after the townsite's incorporation. Note the large island that once existed in the Missouri River near Kaw Point. The rapid development of the Stockyards industry in the West Bottoms is also apparent.  

The 1887 Edwards’ Map of Jackson County, Missouri, depicts a larger area than its 1880 counterpart, showing property ownership information south and east to the borders of Cass and Johnson counties. Adding to its research appeal, the mapmakers extended their scope north of the river, displaying the southernmost portions of Clay and Ray counties.
 

Lastly, the 1909 Map of Jackson County, Missouri, limites its coverage south of the river, but still provides incredibly detailed property ownership informtion.
 

In addition to their research value, these property maps were selected for scanning due to severe preservation concerns. Making the digital versions available to the public will allow us to store them away safely and ensure their survival well into the future.
 

Title	Date
Map of the City of Kansas - Jackson County, Missouri	1880
Edwards' Map of Jackson Co., Missouri	1887
Map of Jackson County, Missouri	1909
Geological Map of Kansas City, Missouri	1917
Kansas City Metropolitan Area	1927
School Districts of Kansas City, Missouri	1930
Section of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri	1931
Historical Landmarks, Trails & Monuments in and around Kansas City, Missouri	1938
Pocket Map of Greater Kansas City	1940 ca.
Official Map of Greater Kansas City	1942
Transportation Map and Guide of Greater Kansas City	1951
Transportation Map and Guide of Greater Kansas City	1954
Kansas City, Missouri School Districts	1956
Zoning Map of Kansas City, Missouri	1956
Greater Kansas City	1957
Kansas City Metropolitan Area: Tour with Cities Service	1957
Kansas City, Missouri School District	1958
Board of Election Commissioners, Kansas City, MO	1960
Kansas City and Vicinity	1960
Kansas City Metropolitan Area	1960
Metropolitan Kansas City	1960
Metropolitan Kansas City	1960
The Downtown Industrial Park	1961
Kansas City and Vicinity	1961
Map of Greater Kansas City	1961
Greater Kansas City	1961 ca.
Kansas City	1962
Kansas City and Vicinity	1962
Kansas City Metropolitan Area: For People Going Places	1962
Kansas City, Kans.-Mo. Street Map	1964
Map of Grounds, Kansas City Municipal Farm	1964
Kansas City Municipal Farm	1967
Historic Old Westport	n.d.
Geologic Cross Sections of Kansas City and Jackson County	n.d.