1954 Map of Belew Creek

About this map

The Big River carves a winding path through the Jefferson County landscape, anchoring a region of sharp ridges and deep creek valleys. In the mid-1950s, the development of Lake Tishomingo stands as a significant hydrological feature amidst the surrounding high ground of Meramec Sand Ridge and Joachim Hill. This period of Missouri history shows a transition from small crossroads settlements like Belew Creek and Goldman toward more recreational and residential land uses, even as rural religious life remains centered on local landmarks like Glade Chapel, Stephens Ch, and Highland Ch.