2021 Map of Valmeyer

About this map

The Mississippi River serves as the central artery and state boundary in this 2021 study, separating the riverfront communities of Imperial, Kimmswick, and Herculaneum on the Missouri side from the bottomlands of Monroe County, Illinois. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the wide alluvial floodplain and the high bluffs to the east, where Valmeyer and Monroe City are situated. Large river features like Chesley Island and Meissner Island dominate the channel, while the interior is marked by Moredock Lake and the Corps of Engineers Levee Rd. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including Eagle Cliff Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and Wallace Cem. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted connection to the river, with Harrisonville and Sulphur Springs occupying strategic points along the banks and rail lines.