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Independence, Kansas Map Art
A new map of Independence, Kansas, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Independence, Kansas from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Independence building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Independence, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Independence artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, weβve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly whatβs on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Independence. So whether itβs for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Independence brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Independence, Kansas from 2026.
About Independence, Kansas
Independence is a city of 8,548 people and the county seat of Montgomery County, on the west bank of the Verdigris River just below where the Elk River flows in. In August 1869 a small party led by R. W. Wright left Oswego, Kansas, hoping to start a city somewhere farther west. They stopped first at Montgomery City in Drum Creek Township. They couldn't reach terms with the town company already there, so they set out to build a rival town and named it for the spirit behind it: Independence.
Frank Bunker and W. O. Sylvester already held claims on part of the chosen ground, but they agreed to move so the town company could have the entire section. Capt. Hamer and G. A. Brown surveyed it into lots, and Bunker's log claim house became the first building on the site. Within a week the Independence Pioneer, printed at Oswego under E. R. Trask, was spreading word of the new town. In May 1870 the county commissioners made Independence the county seat, and that November a vote of the people made it official.
- A feast in the riverOn September 11, 1869, the founders threw a celebration to mark the new town. J. N. Debrule drove an ox team from Oswego, his wagon loaded with an ox roasted whole, a full barrel of bread and four kegs of beer. At the Verdigris crossing the oxen fought the wagon and spilled the food into the water. The men quickly fished most of it out, beer included, and went on to their party.
- 200 houses in a yearA. Waldschmidt built the county's first grist mill here in 1870. The branch railroad people called "Bunker's Plug" reached town by January 1, 1872, and after committee after committee went to Washington, the Government Land Office opened here that March. From the spring of 1871 to the spring of 1872, over 200 houses went up and the population climbed from 1,000 to about 2,300.
- Baseball under the lightsOn April 17, 1930, Independence became the first city to light an exhibition baseball game with a permanent lighting system. The Independence Producers beat the House of David, a semi-pro team from Benton Harbor, Michigan, 9 to 1 in front of 1,700 fans. The game was played at Shulthis Stadium in Riverside Park, the same field where Mickey Mantle started his professional career.
- A space monkey from the zooMiss Able, a rhesus monkey, was born at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Riverside Park. Together with Miss Baker, a small squirrel monkey, she made the first trip into space for any American monkey, and both came back alive on May 28, 1959. A sign at the zoo honors her today.
- William Inge's hometownWilliam Inge, who won a Pulitzer Prize as a playwright and an Academy Award as a screenwriter, grew up in Independence and studied at Independence Community College. His boyhood home joined the National Register in 2018, and the William Inge Center for the Arts at the college keeps his archives.
Find your street
Names on the Independence map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks1
- Blake
Streets and roads110
- East Main Street
- North Pennsylvania Avenue
- West Main Street
- South Tenth Street
- Peter Pan Road
- West Laurel Street
- 3600 Road
- North 16th Street
- Russ Meyer Boulevard
- South 16th Street
- Cement Street
- North Eleventh Street
- North Tenth Street
- Rajah Road
- South Sixth Street
- West Maple Street
- East Myrtle Street
- Donald Avenue
- South 17th Street
- 3700 Road
- East Locust Street
- North Eighth Street
- North Fifth Street
- North Ninth Street
- North 13th Street
- Taylor Road
- West Oak Street
- West Sycamore Street
- West Beech Street
- North Park Boulevard
Show all 110 streets
- North Twelfth Street
- 4275 Road
- South Second Street
- South Fourth Street
- North 21st Street
- South Fifth Street
- Birdie Drive
- South First Street
- Mulberry Street
- South 18th Street
- South 19th Street
- Majestic Drive
- South Wald Street
- East Laurel Street
- Willow Street
- Irving Street
- North 14th Street
- South 15th Street
- South Eighth Street
- South Ninth Street
- East Oak Street
- Crown Drive
- Regency Drive
- Second Avenue
- First Avenue
- Third Avenue
- South 13th Street
- Coffeyville Avenue
- East Beech Street
- Earl Street
- Links Lane
- Wells Drive
- Fairway Drive
- Circle Drive
- Fourth Avenue
- Hackney
- West Pine Street
- North 15th Street
- Halsey Avenue
- South Pennsylvania Avenue
- West Cherry Road
- West Myrtle Street
- South Twelfth Street
- North 24th Street
- East Edison Street
- East Maple Street
- West Cottonwood Street
- South Eleventh Street
- Parkhurst Avenue
- Cessna Boulevard
- East Chestnut Street
- West Pecan Street
- East Pine Street
- South 28th Street
- Terra Vista Drive
- South 14th Street
- South 22nd Street
- Sue Lane
- Elm Street
- Hoover Road
- Grant Avenue
- Grand Lane
- Deans
- Pearl Street
- Riley Street
- Spruce Street
- West Chestnut Street
- South Park Boulevard
- East Sycamore Street
- Rolling Green Drive
- Rainbow Drive
- Crescent Drive
- North 20th Street
- North 18th Place
- New Street
- South 24th Street
- North 20th Place
- American Way
- West Park Street
- South 21st Street
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
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