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1954 Map of Kirkwood

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kirkwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Residential growth and suburban development characterize the landscape of Kirkwood and its surrounding communities during the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a dense network of suburban expansion, from the established neighborhoods of Glendale and Oakland to the smaller enclaves of Huntleigh and Warson Woods. These residential pockets are anchored by a high concentration of educational and religious institutions, including Ursuline Academy, St Josephs College, and Tillman Sch.

Transitioning from the upland suburbs to the river valley, the terrain shifts significantly toward the Meramec River. This corridor serves as a hub for both industry and recreation, featuring the Weiss Airport, several Gravel Pits, and a sprawling Waterworks. The transportation infrastructure is equally robust, defined by the major arteries of Manchester Road and Gravois Road, alongside the competing lines of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the St Louis-San Francisco Railway. Local history is preserved in sites like the Marshall Cem and Smith Sturdy Cem.