1954 Map of Manchester

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The Meramec River winds through the southern half of this mid-century landscape, carving a valley defined by Cedar Bluff and the Crescent Hills. Along the river's north bank, the Missouri Pacific Railroad connects small communities like Glencoe, Sherman, and Jedburgh, while the riverfront recreation of Lincoln Beach sits tucked near Castlewood. Farther north, the corridor along Manchester Road shows a transition toward suburban development, centered on the growing towns of Ballwin, Winchester, and Manchester. Local history is preserved in the location of the Peterson Cem and Ranken Cem, while the Sacred Heart Sch and St Johns Ch mark established social centers. The presence of the Tyson Research Center and Lone Elk County Park highlights the preservation of large tracts of terrain south of the burgeoning residential zones.