2018 Map of Granite City

About this map

The Mississippi River and the industrial infrastructure of the American Bottoms dominate this landscape, illustrating the complex relationship between the urban centers of St. Louis and Granite City during the early 21st century. The map reveals a dense network of transit and heritage sites, including the massive Calvary and Bellefontaine cemeteries that overlook the river from the Missouri side. On the Illinois bank, the Chain of Rocks Canal and Gabaret Slough bypass the main channel, facilitating heavy river traffic past the islands of Mosenthein Island and Kerr Island. Important river crossings like the McKinley Bridge, Merchants Bridge, and Eads Bridge link the two states, while the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial stands at the heart of the riverfront. The map also detail academic and residential pockets, from Ranken Technical College to the historic streets of Venice and Brooklyn.