1994 Map of Weldon Spring

About this map

The Missouri River forms the central geographic feature of this mid-1990s landscape, separating St. Charles and St. Louis counties and creating a complex system of riverine islands like Howell Island and Johnson Island. The northern banks are defined by extensive conservation and management areas, including the Weldon Spring State Wildlife Area and the August A Busch Memorial State Wildlife Area. This era shows a transition from agricultural and rural use toward suburban and recreational expansion, evidenced by the development of the Katy Trail State Park along the former railroad corridor and the prominent Whitmoor Country Club. To the south, the industrial and aviation infrastructure of Chesterfield is anchored by the Spirit of St Louis Airport. Genealogists will find numerous family and parish burial grounds preserved amidst the growth, from the Howell Cem and St Josephs Cem to the Bates Cem located within Babler State Park.