1954 Map of Granite City

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery for this industrial landscape, separating the dense urban grid of St Louis from the Illinois manufacturing hubs of Granite City and Madison. This survey illustrates a period of intense mid-century infrastructure, dominated by the intricate rail networks of the Terminal Railroad Association and the Illinois Central Gulf. In Missouri, massive burial grounds like Calvary Cemetery and Bellefontaine Cemetery stand in contrast to the rapid residential expansion in Moline Acres and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Significant landmarks are meticulously documented, ranging from the academic grounds of St Louis University to the medical campus of Homer G Phillips Hospital. The inclusion of the Gateway Arch and the complex Chain of Rocks Canal system highlights the engineering efforts to modernize the riverfront for both symbolic and commercial purposes.