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1954 Map of Kirkwood

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Kirkwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Meramec River carves a sweeping path through this mid-century landscape, acting as a natural boundary between the expanding suburbs of St. Louis County and the northern edge of Jefferson County. The community of Kirkwood serves as a central hub, densely packed with neighborhood schools like Pitman Sch and the Ursuline Academy. This era shows the post-war suburban transition, where older settlements like Valley Park and Peerless Park sit alongside newer developments in Sunset Hills and Crestwood.

Transportation infrastructure defines the region's layout, with the St Louis-San Francisco railroad and the heavily trafficked Manchester Road facilitating movement across the terrain. Notable educational and religious landmarks, including the Windsor Springs Normal Sch and St Pauls Sch, reflect the established social fabric of these communities. Large recreational and public spaces such as Buder Park and Queeny Park provide significant green breaks in the increasingly residential corridor between Des Peres and Fenton.