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1949 Map of St. Louis

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

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and Missouri River anchors this regional study, revealing the dense industrial and transit hub of St Louis just after the war. In the east, the complex rail yards and riverfront works of East St Louis and Granite City sit opposite the Missouri metropolis, supported by a massive web of tracks including the Terminal RR Assn of St Louis and Wabash RR.

Away from the urban core, the landscape transitions into the rolling hills and river valleys of the Ozark border. The Meramec River winds through the south, passing landmarks like Rockwoods Reservation and the Meramec Caverns Airport. To the west, the map preserves the mid-century footprints of river towns like Hermann and Washington, while northern reaches show the wooded terrain around Cuivre River State Park. Cultural landmarks such as Cahokia Mounds State Park and Lambert St Louis Airport highlight the mix of ancient heritage and modern aviation infrastructure defining the era.