1954 Map of Manchester

About this map

Times Beach and the riverfront communities of western St. Louis County are captured here just before significant suburban shifts altered the local landscape. The Meramec River winds through the southern half of the area, creating a valley defined by recreational spots like Lincoln Beach and the rugged topography of Cedar Bluff. Early 20th-century institutions such as the Tyson Research Center and Lone Elk County Park occupy large tracts of land along the St. Louis-Jefferson county line, while the growing residential corridors of Ballwin and Manchester begin to coalesce around Manchester Road. Local history is anchored by the St Johns Ch and St Johns Sch, alongside several school sites including Ate Sch and Sacred Heart Sch. The presence of the Burlington Northern and St Louis-San Francisco railroads highlights the enduring importance of these transportation arteries in connecting small settlements like Sherman, Jedburgh, and Crescent.