1947 Map of Manchester

About this map

The Meramec River winds through the heart of the Bonhomme region, defining the transition between the rolling uplands and the steep bluffs of the river valley. In this mid-century period, the landscape is a mix of expanding roadside communities like Manchester and Ellisville along the historic Manchester Road, and small riverside settlements that served as recreational and agricultural hubs. The grid of Times Beach is visible in the southwest, while more isolated post offices and stations such as Sherman P.O. and Jedburg line the Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco rail lines.