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1954 Map of Kirkwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Meramec River carves through this mid-century landscape, framing the suburban expansion and industrial infrastructure of southern St. Louis County. This 1954 survey, with 1982 photorevisions, captures the transition of areas like Kirkwood and Valley Park from independent rail-centered towns into a dense network of residential subdivisions. The map detail highlights an era of education and recreation, featuring the Meramec Community College campus, Ursuline Academy, and the Old Warson Country Club.

Transport corridors dominate the geography, from the Missouri Pacific and St Louis-San Francisco railroads to the emergence of larger highway systems. Specialized landmarks such as Weiss Airport and Buder Park provide specific reference points for local historians tracing the development of the region's utilities and green spaces. The map also meticulously preserves the locations of community institutions like St Pauls Cem and several neighborhood schools including Tillman Sch and Keyser Sch.