1954 Map of Weldon Spring

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a wide path through this 1954 landscape, separating St. Charles and St. Louis counties at a time of significant transition. North of the river, the massive Weldon Spring Ordnance Works (Abandoned) and the University of Missouri Experimental Farm dominate the terrain, reflecting the area's mid-century shift from agriculture to industrial and educational use. The historical Boones Lick Road skirts the northern edge through Cottleville, while the Kansas Texas and Missouri Pacific Railroad follows the river's southern bank through small landings like Monarch and Centaur. Local family history is preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Pitman Cem, Wolf Cem, and Bates Cem. The map captures the suburban expansion around Weldon Spring Heights alongside major conservation efforts like the August A Busch Memorial Wildlife Area and Babler State Park.