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1963 Map of St. Louis

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of St. Louis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Mississippi River and Missouri River converge at the heart of this mid-century landscape, framing the industrial and residential expansion of St. Louis and its surrounding communities. From the military grounds at Jefferson Barracks to the academic center of University City, the map documents a region defined by its diverse transport networks. Major arteries like U.S. 66 and Interstate 70 facilitate movement across the terrain, while the Missouri Pacific RR and St. Louis-San Francisco Ry trace established rail corridors through the river valleys.

Further west and south, the elevation rises toward the Ozark Plateau and the St. Francois Mountains, where the landscape transitions from urban centers to conservation areas and resource extraction. Significant landmarks such as Tavern Rock Bluff stand alongside industrial operations like the Pea Ridge Mine and various strip mines. Public lands, including Clark National Forest and Meramec State Park, indicate the preservation of the region's natural character amidst the broader reach of settlements like Jefferson City and Fulton.