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1954 Map of Maxville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Maxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Meramec River carves a sharp boundary between St. Louis and Jefferson Counties, framing a landscape where suburban expansion begins to meet the wooded ridges of the eastern Ozark foothills. This 1954 survey, updated with 1970s revisions, captures the growth of communities like Murphy and Paulina Hills alongside traditional riverfront landmarks. The eastern corridor is dominated by the historic Lemay Ferry route, connecting the old settlements of Maxville, Arnold, and Beck.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of the St Johns Cem and Richardson Cem, while the interior terrain reveals a network of winding valley roads following Romaine Creek and Rock Creek. From the high point at Frisco Hill to the recreational spaces at Southmoor Golf Course and the Boy Scout Camp, the map documents a transition from rural homesteads to a structured suburban mosaic.