 Maps of St. Louis The City of St. Louis boundaries remain the same as they were in 1904. But in 1904, farmland could be found right outside the city limits. Downtown St. Louis was a profitable business area because the Mississippi River provided transportation of goods. The railroad in St. Louis provided expansion to the west and brought visitors from the east. The Forest Park area that contained the Fair was larger than Forest Park is today. Planners leased extra land for the Fair. The Fair's activities extended through Washington University's new campus and across Lindell Boulevard. Concrete walls and other forms of fencing kept unpaid visitors from the Fair. 
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 Maps of St. Louis Area The words, St. Louis, in 1999, usually refers to the region of St. Louis. This area includes various counties within the state of Missouri and Illinois. Forest Park is not as large as it was during the Fair, but there are still wonderful cultural and recreational places for citizens to enjoy. The Shuttle Bug will transport you throughout Forest Park for a small fee and provides the convenience of finding parking places. Many citizens living in suburbs located outside the limits of the City of St. Louis commute to the city for work, recreational and cultural activities. St. Louis County homeowners help fund the St. Louis Zoo with a small tax. 
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