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1954 Map of Maxville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Maxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Meramec River serves as a natural boundary between Jefferson and St. Louis counties on this mid-century topographic survey. Steep, dissected ridges characterize the landscape south of the river, where creek systems like Romaine Creek and Rock Creek have carved deep valleys. Scattered settlements such as Maxville and Seckman sit along these drainages, connected by winding rural roads that follow the valley floors.

Development in the 1950s and 1960s is evident in the transition from small hamlets like Beek to growing communities such as Arnold and Paulina Hills. The map traces long-standing community landmarks, including St Johns Ch and the associated St Johns Cem, as well as the Richardson Cem and McCormick Cem. Industrial and recreational footprints are found at Spring Lake Park and a major north-south Pipeline crossing the northern terrain near Murphy.