1943 Map of Aurora

About this map

The Ohio River shoreline anchors this 1940 survey, where the town of Aurora and the industrial pocket of Cochran sit at the confluence of several major drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor, which follows the winding path of South Hogan Creek through the interior. Social and community life in this era is centered around numerous country schools and churches, such as Mt Sinai Ch on the western ridges and Ebenezer Ch to the north. Smaller rural hubs like Wilmington and Kirschs Corner are linked by a network of roads traversing high ground like Possum Ridge and Short Ridge. The mapping also captures specialized community landmarks including the Pleasant View Grange and the small settlement of Buffalo near Laughery Creek.