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1985 Map of St Louis

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of St Louis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Illinois River anchors this mid-1980s look at the bi-state metropolitan region. The heavy concentration of rail lines, including the Terminal Railroad Association and Norfolk and Western, highlights the area's enduring role as a primary Midwestern transportation hub. Urban density radiates from the riverfront through St Louis into mature suburbs like University City, Clayton, and Webster Groves, while the Illinois side shows the industrial footprint of East St Louis and Granite City.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the conservation lands of the Weldon Spring State Wildlife Area and August A Busch Memorial Wildlife Area. Cultural and educational landmarks are prominent, from Washington University and St Louis University to the historic Jefferson Barracks. Significant archaeological and burial sites, such as Cahokia Mounds State Park, Calvary Cem, and Bellefontaine Cem, offer critical points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the region's development.