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1954 Map of Creve Coeur

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Creve Coeur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Missouri River and Creve Coeur Lake dominate the northwestern landscape of this mid-century St. Louis County survey. Intense post-war development is evident across the townships of Bonhomme and Clayton, where older agricultural pockets like Vigus and Altheim meet rapidly expanding suburbs. The era's transportation network is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the burgeoning Lambert St Louis Airport in the northeast.

Institutional growth is a hallmark of this period, with significant medical and educational centers appearing prominently. Notable locations include the Missouri Baptist Hospital, St Johns Hospital, and Shriners Hospital, alongside private institutions such as Principia College, Visitation Academy, and Chaminade Sch. Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the inclusion of numerous smaller schools like Mason Ridge Sch and Spoede Sch, as well as landmarks such as Mt Lebanon Cemetery and the Ladue Chapel.