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1954 Map of Clayton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Clayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Lambert-St Louis Airport anchors the northwest corner of this suburban landscape, which by the mid-20th century shows the rapid expansion of residential clusters like Berkeley, Ferguson, and Jennings. This survey, updated with 1970s revisions, highlights the dense network of educational and religious institutions that defined the western St. Louis area. Large campuses such as Washington University, Concordia Seminary, and Fontbonne College are prominent, alongside smaller parochial sites like St Joseph Convent.

The cultural and civic heart of the region is centered on the expansive Forest Park, containing landmarks such as the Jefferson Memorial, the Planetarium, and the Jewel Box. Transportation corridors including the Terminal Railroad and the Norfolk And Western Railroad cut through neighborhoods like Pine Lawn and University City, illustrating the transition from heavy rail industrial roots to a sprawling car-centric suburban environment.