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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 defines the southern reach of this mid-century landscape, a corridor where industrial utility and suburban expansion meet. The St Louis County Waterworks and the Museum of Transport anchor the western edge near Barretts, while the suburban centers of Kirkwood, Glendale, and Ladue show significant development. This map, based on 1954 data with 1990s revisions, illustrates the rapid postwar growth of St. Louis County through numerous educational and religious institutions such as Ursuline Academy, St Pauls Sch, and the Sisters of Mercy Convent.

Transportation networks are a primary focus, featuring the intersection of major routes like Manchester Road and Watson Road alongside the St Louis-San Francisco RR. Smaller, established communities like Meacham Park and Windsor Springs sit adjacent to emerging recreational sites including Queeny Park and the Old Watson Country Club. The presence of several cemeteries, such as St Pauls Cem and Smith-Sturdy Cem, provides essential points of reference for local genealogical research.