1949 Map of Cahokia

About this map

The industrial and riverfront corridor of the Mississippi River defines this mid-century view of the Illinois-Missouri border. On the eastern bank, the concentrated rail infrastructure of Centreville and Monsanto supports a massive network of lines including the Terminal Railroad Association and the Alton and Southern. The map details the transition from the dense urban grid of St Louis, featuring landmarks like the Missouri School for Blind and Tower Grove Park, to the bottomlands and bluffs of Illinois. Significant local history is found in the older settlements of Cahokia and Prairie du Pont, alongside topographical features like the Sugarloaf ridge. This survey also captures specialized sites such as the U S Army Depot and the Workhouse Quarry, reflecting the post-war industrial landscape of the region.