1954 Map of Oakville

About this map

The Mississippi River and Meramec River converge in this mid-century survey of the rugged bluffs and bottomlands south of St. Louis. The landscape is defined by its institutional history, anchored by the sprawling Jefferson Barracks military reservation and the National Cemetery at the northern edge. Deep ravines and limestone features like Cliff Cave line the riverbanks, while small clusters of settlement such as Mattes, Oakville, and Flamm City appear amidst evolving residential development. In the low-lying American Bottoms across the river, a network of drainage sloughs including Long Slash Creek contrasts with the high ground of the Missouri side, where the St Louis-San Francisco railroad tracks follow the river's winding course. This era shows the region before the full suburban expansion of the late 20th century, retaining many rural schools like Washington Sch and Point Sch.