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1954 Map of Weldon Spring

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Weldon Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Weldon Spring Ordnance Works and its surrounding reservation dominate the central landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military and industrial footprint in St Charles County. The Missouri River bisects the region, carving out the large Howell Island and creating a natural boundary between St Charles and St Louis counties. To the north, the historic route of Boones Lick Road passes through Cottleville, while the south bank is defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line serving small riverfront communities like Centaur and Monarch.

Genealogists will find a high density of small family burial grounds, including Pitman Cem, Fitz Cem, and Francis Howell Cem, alongside educational landmarks like Francis Howell Jr High Sch. The map also captures the early preservation of land at the August A Busch Memorial Wildlife Area and Babler State Park, contrasting the industrial utility of the river valley with emerging recreational and conservation spaces.