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1954 Map of House Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of House Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The confluence of the Big River and the Meramec River dominates this Jefferson County landscape during the mid-1950s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding creeks, including Antire Creek, Bear Creek, and Heads Creek, which cut through the ridges and valleys of the Meramec and Rock townships. The map records several established and emerging communities, such as the hillside settlement of High Ridge and the village of House Springs.

Evidence of local development and leisure is visible in the presence of Byrnes Mill and recreational spots like Twin River Park and Rockford Beach. Religious life is anchored at St Martins Ch, while the landscape is further shaped by smaller water bodies like Lake Montowese and Lake Pottawatomie. This survey provides a clear view of the area's infrastructure before major suburban expansion, highlighting localized landmarks like Echo Lake Ranch and Hoene Spring.