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1949 Map of Saint Louis

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Saint Louis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The St Louis metropolitan area serves as the anchor of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the confluence of the Missouri River and the Mississippi River. The post-war urban footprint is clearly visible, extending through established inner suburbs like University City, Kirkwood, and Webster Groves. Industrial and transportation hubs dominate the riverfronts, while the western and southern reaches transition into the Ozark Plateau and the St Francois Mountains.

A sophisticated rail network including the Terminal RR Assn of St Louis and the Missouri Pacific RR illustrates the region's importance as a national crossroads. Further afield, the map documents the rural character of the Meramec River Valley and the Gasconade River Valley, alongside resource extraction at the Lead Mines to the south. Significant aviation landmarks such as Lambert St Louis Airport and Scott Air Force Base highlight the strategic importance of the area during this era.