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1954 Map of Kirkwood

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kirkwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Meramec River winds through this mid-century landscape, acting as a natural boundary between suburbanizing St. Louis County and the more rural reaches of Fenton. The dense residential core of Kirkwood is the focal point, showing a complex street grid intersected by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the St Louis-San Francisco Railroad. Surrounding this hub are smaller established communities like Glendale, Ladue, and Warson Woods, alongside several educational institutions including Ursuline Academy and St Josephs College.

Transitioning from the urbanized northeast toward Valley Park, the map reveals a shift toward open space and industry, marked by the Weiss Airport and various gravel pits. Cultural landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the historic Oak Hill Cem provide a look at the social fabric of the era. The presence of Meacham Park and Windsor Springs indicates the historical development patterns along the rail lines and river valley before the full onset of modern highway expansion.