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1954 Map of St. Charles

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Missouri River bisects this landscape, separating the urban development of St Charles from the agricultural expanses of St Ferdinand and Portage des Sioux. The mid-century character of St. Charles is evident through its institutional core, featuring Lindenwood College, Sacred Heart Academy, and the Emmaus Home. Significant industrial and transportation infrastructure is present, including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and the St Charles Airport.

Beyond the city, the river valley reveals a network of drainage features like Marais Croche and Cul de Sac, while the southern reaches show the emerging suburban growth near Bridgeton and Robertson. This map provides clear documentation of the region's educational and religious footprint, from the Immanuel Sch and Lincoln Sch to the Borromeo Cem and St Johns Cem. The inclusion of the Mark Twain Expressway indicates the evolving transit patterns of the post-war era.