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1944 Map of Eureka

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Eureka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Missouri and Meramec Rivers define the northern and southern bounds of this mid-century landscape in western St. Louis County. Babler State Park occupies a significant portion of the northern terrain, featuring a CCC Camp and Crystal Spring, reflecting the era's focus on public land development and conservation. The interior is a complex network of named valleys, including Hencken Hollow, Coon Hollow, and Spencer Harris Hollow, which suggest a long history of family settlements and rural subsistence.

Transportation and institutional hubs are concentrated along the rail lines and rivers, with the Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads serving towns like Eureka, Allenton, and Glencoe. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous rural landmarks such as Bethany Ch, Hollow Sch, and the La Salle Institute, providing a clear record of the local community structure before later suburban expansion.