Old Maps of Downtown West, St. Louis
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Downtown West, St. Louis maps
(21)- 1888 Map of St. Louis
1888 St. Louis1888 Print · USGSThe Illinois bottomlands across from St. Louis come alive in the late nineteenth century as a massive railroad hub emerging from the river wetlands. Researchers can trace early rail junctions and settlements like French Village, the ancient Monks Mound, and the industrial waterfronts of Brooklyn and East St Louis. - 1933 Map of Granite City
1933 Granite City1933 Print · USGSThe riverfront and urban neighborhoods of St. Louis thrive during the early thirties as a hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local parishes like St Joseph Ch and the vast Calvary Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1933 Map of Cahokia
1933 Cahokia1933 Print · USGSThe riverfront neighborhoods of south St. Louis are captured in detail during the early 1930s, showing a bustling landscape of schools and industry. Genealogists can trace family locations near Carondelet, St Anthony Ch, or the Mo Pac Hospital. - 1934 Map of Cahokia
1934 Cahokia1934 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor and riverfront of St. Clair County are captured here in the mid-1930s as heavy rail and river commerce defined the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and early settlements like Dupo, Lark Cem, and Falling Spring.2 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Granite City
1935 Granite City1935 Print · USGSThe industrial riverfront of Madison County thrives in the mid-1930s, showing a dense landscape of rail yards and expanding cities. Researchers can trace the complex trackage of the ILLINOIS TERMINAL RR and locate landmarks like the NATIONAL STOCK YARDS or Wilson Park.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Granite City
1940 Granite City1940 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of the bi-state region comes alive in this 1940s survey of the riverfront between Illinois and Missouri. Researchers can trace the massive rail yards and river docks supporting Granite City, alongside historic landmarks like Union Station, St Louis University, and the Bellefontaine Cemetery.4 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Cahokia
1940 Cahokia1940 Print · USGSThe industrial riverfront south of St Louis thrived in the early twentieth century as a massive rail and shipping hub. Trace the development of Cahokia and Dupo or locate landmarks like the U S Marine Hospital and the Lark Cem.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Saint Louis
1949 Saint Louis1949 Print · USGSGreater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Cahokia, 1954 Print
1949 Cahokia1954 Print · USGSMid-century development and heavy industry define this riverfront region as St. Louis expands toward the Illinois rail yards. Researchers can trace the heritage of Dupo and Cahokia, locate St Josephs Cem, or find industrial landmarks like Monsanto.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Granite City, 1958 Print
1954 Granite City1958 Print · USGSThe mid-century riverfront industrial landscape comes alive here where Missouri and Illinois meet at the Mississippi. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks from Busch Stadium to the sprawling Calvary Cemetery and the Chain of Rocks Canal.6 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Cahokia, 1959 Print
1954 Cahokia1959 Print · USGSMid-century St. Louis and East St. Louis are documented here at a peak of rail and river industry along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks from Old Cathedral and Holy Family Cem to the early aviation history of Parks Metropolitan Airport.5 unique versions available - 1962 Map of St. Louis
1962 St. Louis1962 Print · USGSThe mid-century gateway to the west shows the metropolitan expansion of St Louis alongside its critical river confluences. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific RR and settlements from Fulton to De Soto. - 1963 Map of St. Louis, 1970 Print
1963 St. Louis1970 Print · USGSSt. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the peak of mid-century suburban expansion and industrial activity. Trace the historic rail routes of the Norfolk and Western Ry or locate the St Louis Ordnance Plant and early stretches of US Highway 66.4 unique versions available - 1966 Map of St. Louis
1966 St. Louis1966 Print · USGSThe St. Louis metropolitan area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the mid-sixties era of suburban growth and industrial strength. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Old Pioneer Cem, Parks College, and the Jefferson Barracks Military Reservation. - 1985 Map of St Louis
1985 St Louis1985 Print · USGSThe St. Louis metropolitan area and its river confluences are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of older neighborhoods and landmarks like Jefferson Barracks, Cahokia Mounds State Park, and Washington University.3 unique versions available - 1993 Map of Cahokia, 1996 Print
1993 Cahokia1996 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of the Mississippi riverfront comes alive in this survey of the St. Louis and East St. Louis corridor. Genealogists can trace family connections at Holy Family Cem or Bohnemeier Cem while exploring the rail hubs of Dupo. - 1993 Map of Granite City, 1996 Print
1993 Granite City1996 Print · USGSThe Mississippi riverfront near St. Louis and Granite City is shown here in the 1990s as a hub of industry and transit. Trace family plots in Calvary Cemetery or locate the Brooklyn (Lovejoy PO) post office and Mc Kinley Bridge. - 1998 Map of Cahokia, 1999 Print
1998 Cahokia1999 Print · USGSThe industrial riverfronts of St. Louis and East St. Louis are captured here in the late 1990s as they bridge the Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Holy Family Cem, Arsenal Island, and the U S Engineers Depot. - 1998 Map of Granite City, 1999 Print
1998 Granite City1999 Print · USGSGreater St. Louis and the Illinois riverfront are captured here in the late 1990s as the region's industrial and river infrastructure remained in full force. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Calvary Cemetery or locate the historic Brooklyn (Lovejoy PO) and the Municipal Dock. - 2024 Map of Cahokia, 2024 Print
2024 Cahokia2024 Print · USGSThe industrial riverfronts of Illinois and Missouri are captured here in the early twenty-first century as they flank the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace local heritage through Holy Family Cem, the Sidney Street Ferry, and the historic floodplain of the American Bottoms. - 2024 Map of Granite City, 2024 Print
2024 Granite City2024 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor thrives in this modern era, bridging the Missouri and Illinois riverfronts. Genealogists can trace family heritage through the Calvary Cem and Mausoleum or locate landmarks like Ranken Technical College and the Gateway Arch.
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