2017 Map of Herculaneum

About this map

Mississippi River frontage and the winding course of Joachim Creek define this portion of Jefferson County, where the historic lead-smelting legacy of Herculaneum meets the expanding residential corridors of Pevely and Barnhart. The landscape is a transition from the river bottomlands to the interior ridges, marked by a dense concentration of cemeteries like Mahlers Cem and Assumption Cem that serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. In the western reaches, smaller communities like Jarvis and Antonia sit near the headwaters of Sandy Creek, while the presence of Zion Lutheran Church reflects the area's long-standing denominational roots. The infrastructure reveals a shift toward modern accessibility, yet the names of older crossroads like Sulphur Springs and Bushburg persist along the river bluffs, preserving the memory of the early landings and rail stops that once fueled the local economy.