1947 Map of St. Clair

About this map

The Meramec River and Bourbeuse River dominate this 1947 landscape, their winding courses defining the borders of several townships including Boles, Central, and Calvey. This era represents a period of rural transition in Franklin County, where the sprawling Henry Shaw Arboretum stands in contrast to industrial sites like the Virginia Mines (Abandoned). The transportation network is anchored by the St Louis - San Francisco and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, which facilitated the growth of towns such as St Clair and Pacific. Local social life is evidenced by a dense network of country institutions, from the Gildehaus Sch in the north to Oklahoma Sch in the south. The map also captures distinctive landmarks like The Diamonds and the Rock Island terrain, providing a look at the mid-century settlement patterns of the Missouri Ozark foothills.