1954 Map of Chesterfield

About this map

The Missouri River forms the central spine of this landscape, separating the flat, levee-protected agricultural expanse of Greens Bottom in St Charles Co from the rising bluffs and growing suburban developments of St Louis Co. The mid-century character of the region is evident in the transition from the scattered small settlements of Gumbo and Bellefontaine to the early residential expansions of Clarkson Valley. Infrastructure critical to the neighboring metropolis is well-documented, including the St Louis City Waterworks at Howard Bend and the County Waterworks nearby. The river's historical path is traced through features like Bonhomme Island and Greens Chute, while the local rail-and-road network is anchored by the Chicago and Pacific line and traditional thoroughfares such as Olive Street Road and Boones Lick Road.