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1965 Map of Manchester

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Sun River meanders across this mid-1960s landscape, defining the topography between the prominent Sun Bench and the northern plains. The settlement of Manchester is positioned near a sharp bend in the river, adjacent to the Great Northern railroad line that cuts through the center of the sheet. The area shows a transition from agricultural land to specialized local infrastructure, including the Radio Towers (KFBB) and the Pistol Range located further downstream.

Genealogists and researchers can identify local burial sites at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem and recreational areas like Sun River Park (Wadsworth Park). The map also documents numerous water sources such as Horseshoe Lake, Newman Spring, and various unnamed springs that emerge from the river's lower terraces. Industrial activity is indicated by several Gravel Pit sites scattered along the rail corridor and river valley.