1954 Map of Creve Coeur

About this map

The Lambert-St Louis Airport anchors the northeastern corner of this suburban landscape, showing the rapid expansion of aviation infrastructure during the mid-century. Stretching westward toward the Missouri River, the terrain transitions from the densely gridded streets of St Ann and Overland to the open recreational spaces surrounding Creve Coeur Lake. The map reveals a sophisticated network of private and parochial institutions that define the local social geography, including the Chaminade Sch, Mary Institute, and Villa Duchesne Sch. This period captures the region as it evolves from small farming settlements like Vigus and Pattonville into established residential suburbs. Rail lines, specifically the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, still cut through the hills near Maryland Heights, while the newly designated Interstate 70 signals the coming dominance of the automobile in St. Louis County.