1891 Map of Manchester

About this map

Manchester serves as the central hub of this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, situated at a bend in the river near Orchard Knob. The area's early industrial character is defined by the Salt Works located just south of the town center, while a Saw Mill to the northwest on Wild Dog Creek indicates the importance of timber resources. The landscape is a dense network of knobs and creek valleys, where commerce is anchored by isolated outposts like Moore Store, Settle Store, and Brawer Store.