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1954 Map of Kimmswick

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kimmswick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery stands as a prominent landmark on this mid-century landscape where the Mississippi River divides Missouri and Illinois. The map captures a transition from suburban development near Mattes and Oakville to the industrial and riverine settlements further south. Rail transport defines the corridor, with the Missouri Pacific RR and St Louis San Francisco RR tracking the riverbanks near historic points like Kimmswick and Herculaneum.

Along the Illinois side, the floodplain topography around Valmeyer is marked by numerous oxbow lakes and sloughs, including Moredock Lake and Fish Lake, illustrating the river's historical shifts. Local life is documented through scattered rural landmarks like St Lukes Ch, the Drive-in Theater near Maxville, and the White House near Wickes. Geologic features such as Cliff Cave and various hollows like Miles Hollow provide detail for those studying the physical character of the river bluffs during this era.