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1954 Map of House Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of House Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The confluence of the Big River and the Meramec River dominates the western topography of this Jefferson County area, where historical settlements like Byrnes Mill and Hoene Spring are tucked into the valley floors. This 1950s survey, updated in the early 1980s, reveals a landscape shifting from traditional riverfront life to early suburban development. The presence of St Martins Ch and the rural Echo Lake Ranch reflect the mid-century character of the region.

Upland from the river bends, the terrain rises toward Weber Hill and the community of High Ridge, while the development of private water features such as Lake Montowese and Lake Pottawatomie illustrates the mid-century transformation of the Missouri Ozark foothills. For those interested in local aviation and transit, the Moder Landing Field and Twin River Park provide specific landmarks of 20th-century recreational and utility infrastructure.