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1954 Map of French Village, 1975 Print
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1954 Map of French Village

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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St. Clair County industrial and suburban growth defines this mid-century landscape, where the dense rail networks of East St. Louis meet the rising residential corridors of Centreville and Belleville. The map documents a complex infrastructure of seven major railroads, including the Southern and Louisville and Nashville, which served the region's manufacturing and mining interests. Beyond the urban grid, the topography rises toward Signal Hill and the distinctive Clarks Mound, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying terrain around Frank Holten State Park and the engineered water management of Harding Ditch. This 1954 edition, updated with 1970s photorevisions, reveals the expansion of postwar settlements like Royal Heights and Swansea. Local history is preserved through the placement of institutions such as St. Henry Seminary, Wright Chapel, and the Shale Mine, reflecting the community's spiritual and industrial foundations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain