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1954 Map of Granite City

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Granite City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Industrial corridors and densely populated riverfront neighborhoods dominate the landscape where the Mississippi River separates Missouri from Illinois. On the western bank, the urban grid of St Louis is punctuated by large green spaces like O'Fallon Park and the sprawling Bellefontaine Cemetery, while the riverfront is lined with a complex network of rail lines including the St Louis Terminal RR. The 1950s infrastructure is clearly visible, featuring landmarks like Busch Stadium and the Homer G Phillips Hospital.

Across the water, the Illinois side reveals a heavy industrial character defined by Granite City and Madison. The engineering of the Chain of Rocks Canal and the massive Horseshoe Lake shape the eastern floodplain. This survey captures a pivotal era of regional connectivity, evidenced by several major river crossings including the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Toll) and the Eads Bridge (Toll) leading into East St Louis.