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1954 Map of House Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of House Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

House Springs and the surrounding river bottoms of Jefferson County are captured here during a period of post-war development and recreational growth. The confluence of the Meramec River and Big River defines the western landscape, where local landmarks like Twin River Park and Rockford Beach sit near the winding waterways. The map highlights a transition from traditional industry to mid-century leisure, showing the Byrnes Mill area alongside private developments such as Echo Lake Ranch and Hoene Spring.

Highland areas near High Ridge and Weber Hill are increasingly subdivided, featuring local institutions like St Martins Ch. Man-made water bodies including Lake Montowese and Lake Pottawatomie illustrate the era's focus on suburban lake communities. Transportation and utility infrastructure are represented by the Moder Landing Field and a prominent cross-country Pipeline, while smaller drainages like Heads Creek and Antire Creek continue to shape the local topography.