1947 Map of Manchester

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The Meramec River winds through the southern half of this mid-century landscape, defining a corridor shaped by rail transport and seasonal recreation. Local communities like Manchester, Ellisville, and Ballwin are established along the historic Manchester Road corridor, while the riverbanks are dotted with small settlements and stops including Jedburg, Glencoe, and Sherman PO. The grid of Times Beach is visible near the southwestern bend of the river, an area that would later see significant transformation.