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1946 Map of Union

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Union
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Bourbeuse River and Meramec River carve through this portion of Franklin County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and deep creek valleys. In the mid-1940s, this area supported an extensive network of rural school districts, including the Old Beaufort Sch, Krakow Sch, and Spring Bluff Sch. The map reveals a transition from the county seat at Union toward more specialized rural sites like Benson Tourist City and the historic Moser Mill.

Transportation and industry are marked by the presence of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads, which facilitated movement through the river valleys. Local landmarks such as the Old Acid Mine and the Evergreen Landing Field point to the diverse land use of the era, while Meramec State Park highlights the region's long-standing recreational value along the winding southern waterways.