1954 Map of Pacific

About this map

Pacific sits at a critical junction of rail and river in the mid-1950s, where the Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads parallel the winding Meramec River. This survey reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep valleys, dotted with isolated religious and community institutions such as St Stephens Ch and Our Lady of Czestochowa Ch. The map captures the area before significant suburban expansion, highlighting the rural character of the Meramec township and its intricate network of creeks like La Barque Creek and McFall Creek. To the southeast, the small settlement of Byrnesville marks a crossing near the Big River, illustrating the importance of these waterways to the local topography and historical travel routes. Scattered landmarks like the St Josephs Hill Infirmary and Allenton Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local family history.