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1972 Map of Wentzville

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Wentzville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Wentzville stands as a significant rail and road hub in this 1970s survey, where the Norfolk and Western railway and major interstate travel intersect. The landscape is undergoing a notable transition, centered on the newly developed waters of Lake St Louis and Lake St Louise. While modern infrastructure like the Wentzville Airport and radio towers appear, the map preserves the rural roots of St. Charles County through its network of family-named roads like Josephville Road and Edinger Road.

Smaller, established communities such as Flint Hill, Josephville, and Gilmore are clearly defined, often situated near vital water sources like Peruque Creek or the Enon Branch. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Weldon Spring Ch and the Fairground near Flint Hill. The presence of numerous sewage disposal ponds near the burgeoning residential developments highlights the engineering required for the suburban growth of the early 1970s.