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1941 Map of Troy

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Cuivre River winds through the heart of Lincoln and St. Charles counties, anchoring a landscape defined by its transition from agricultural uplands to the river bottoms during the early 1940s. The northern portion is dominated by the Cuivre River Recreational Area, while established rail corridors dictate the growth of towns like Wentzville and Troy. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad traces the river valley, serving riverside communities such as Moscow Mills and Old Monroe.

Rural life is documented through a dense network of country schools and small settlements, including Flint Hill, Foristell, and Ethlyn. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and institutions like the Sand Run Ch cemetery and numerous local schoolhouses such as Birkhead Sch and Chantilly Sch. The map also captures historic transit routes like the Boones Lick Road, reflecting the era's reliance on both the Wabash Railroad and established wagon roads for commerce.