InventoryCollection Number: 17200Building: Central LibraryCurrent Location: Missouri Valley Room Floor: 5th Object DescriptionArtist: Augustus KochArtist Dates: 1840 -Artist Nationality: GermanObject Type: PrintDetails: This is a reproduction of a colored lithograph and pen and ink map of Kansas City's historic West Bottoms. The map is situated on an alphanumerical grid with a corresponding legend. Framed: Yes - GlassLength: 25 3/4 inchesWidth: 1 inchHeight: 19 inchesDescription: This is a large "bird's eye" panoramic view of Kansas City's West Bottoms, namely the stockyards, packing, and wholesale houses. While being informational, the map also conveys the vitality of this district early in the city's history, as the West Bottoms were a confluence point of trade and commerce. Each street, building, and railroad track appears accounted for with minute detail and accuracy. Starting in the late 19th century, "Bird's eye" was a popular point of view to render cities despite air travel not being possible yet. Because of this, maps drawn from above were considered a novelty and high cartographic craft, especially considering the imagination in tune with devotion to detail required to create the scene. Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: YesMake slides or videotapes for educational use: YesPermit the general public to photograph the work : Yes