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1954 Map of Kampville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kampville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates the northern landscape of this Missouri quadrangle, punctuated by numerous islands like Two Branch Island and Dardenne Island. In the mid-20th century, the Golden Eagle Ferry provided a vital river crossing, connecting the fertile bottomlands of St. Charles County to the neighboring Illinois shoreline. The river economy is evident through several river-access points such as McCann Landing and Fruitland Landing.

South of the extensive levee system, the rail-and-creek landscape shows the development of St Peters and Kampville. This area is shaped by the winding paths of Dardenne Creek and Cole Creek, which flow toward the Mississippi. Notable community anchors include the Kampville Sch and religious sites like Friedens Ch and Methodist Cem. The mapping reveals a transition from the river bottom agriculture to the expanding suburban and industrial infrastructure near the St Charles city limits.