1954 Map of Manchester

About this map

Meramec River bends sharply through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring a network of small settlements and recreational sites. Purple overprinting reveals the mid-century suburban expansion pushing westward from Manchester and Ballwin along Manchester Road. In the rugged terrain of the Crescent Hills, institutional and civic footprints are prominent, including the Washington University Research Center and the St Louis County Park. The map documents a specific moment for riverfront communities like Times Beach and Lincoln Beach before later environmental and developmental shifts altered their character. Further south, the infrastructure of the Pacific Railroad and St Louis San Francisco lines trace the valley floor, connecting historic points such as Glencoe, Sherman, and Jedburgh. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of St Johns Cem and various rural schoolhouses like Alt Sch and Sulphur Springs Sch.