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1954 Map of Clayton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The urban and suburban expansion of western St. Louis County is on full display in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by residential growth and major institutional corridors. Central to the map is the vast Forest Park, containing the Art Museum, Municipal Theater, and several major hospitals like St Johns Hospital. The northern reaches are anchored by the Lambert-St Louis Airport and the U S Naval Air Station, highlighting the area's strategic aviation and military importance.

Dense neighborhoods such as Richmond Heights, University City, and Clayton are clearly delineated, showing the intricate grid of streets and the proliferation of local institutions. Dozens of neighborhood schools and churches, such as the Ritenour High Sch and St Andrews Ch, reflect the booming postwar population. The transit network is a mix of historic rail lines like the Terminal Railroad and major thoroughfares including Natural Bridge Ave and St Charles Rock Rd.