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1954 Map of Herculaneum

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Herculaneum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Herculaneum and Pevely sit as significant river-corridor settlements in this 1950s survey of Jefferson County, where the Mississippi River forms the eastern boundary. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Joachim Creek and the high elevations of Sand Ridge, creating a geography of narrow valleys and isolated ridges. Industrial and transport activity is evident through the path of the St Louis Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads, which hug the river bluffs and cut through the creek bottoms to connect these communities.

Local life at mid-century is marked by numerous rural landmarks such as St Lukes Ch, Antonia Sch, and Mahler Cem. Small hamlets like Sulphur Springs, Horine, and Barnhart are meticulously documented, showing the distribution of homes and public buildings before the expansion of the modern suburban era. The map also captures smaller water features including Pevely Lake and Indian Foot Lake, providing a clear view of the area's drainage and land use prior to later development.