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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 confluence of the Missouri River and the Mississippi River dominates this mid-century landscape, illustrating the complex riverine geography that defined the region's development. This survey reveals the dense urban expansion through St. Louis and its neighboring communities like University City, Webster Groves, and Florissant. To the west, the map transitions into the more open, wooded terrain of the Clark National Forest and the winding course of the Gasconade River.

Transport networks are intricately detailed, showing the extensive rail lines of the Missouri Pacific RR and the St Louis-San Francisco Ry alongside the burgeoning interstate system including Interstate 70. Cultural and civic landmarks are prominently noted, from the historic Jefferson Barracks to the Jefferson Memorial. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era, marking various quarries and strip mines that reflect the local mineral economy across the Missouri and Illinois borderlands.