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1993 Map of Herculaneum

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Herculaneum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Herculaneum and its neighboring riverfront towns are depicted during a period of significant suburban development along the Mississippi River. While industrial and transport corridors like the Burlington Northern railroad and Interchange 186 facilitate modern transit, the map preserves the deeper history of Jefferson County through numerous family and church burial grounds. Notable sites such as Mahlers Cem, Harrington Cem, and Emmanuel Cem are scattered across the landscape, providing essential touchpoints for genealogical research.

The terrain is defined by the winding course of Joachim Creek and the prominent Sand Ridge. Recreational and cultural sites are also prominent, including Mastodon State Park in the north and Camp Cedar Ledge further west. Smaller settlements like Horine, Pevely, and Antonia are linked by historic routes such as Lemay Ferry Road, illustrating the transition from 19th-century river-oriented commerce to late-20th-century highway expansion.