1954 Map of Cahokia

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the dividing line between the dense urban landscape of St Louis and the industrial riverfronts of East St Louis and Monsanto during the mid-1950s. This survey captures a highly developed transportation network, including the Mac Arthur Bridge (Toll) and several major rail lines like the Terminal Railroad Association and Illinois Central Railroad. Notable institutions like the Missouri School for Blind, Old Cathedral, and numerous high schools such as McKinley High Sch and Lincoln High Sch anchor the Missouri side. To the southeast, the landscape shifts toward the smaller community of Cahokia, where the Holy Family Cem and Parks College reside. The presence of the Parks Metropolitan Airport and various industrial facilities like Sugar Tanks and Gas Tanks illustrate the region's mid-century role as a logistical and industrial powerhouse.