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1946 Map of Depauw

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Depauw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Depauw and Ramsey serve as the primary rail-oriented settlements in this part of Harrison County, situated along the Southern line in the years immediately following the war. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Blue River, which forms the boundary with Crawford County in the northwest. A sharp meander in the river creates the distinctive Devils Elbow, a landmark in the rugged southwestern corner of the quadrangle.

Rural community life is anchored by a network of local institutions, including Mt Tabor Church, Hall Chapel, and Pennington Church. Educational sites like Depauw School and Brushy Valley School are visible alongside family-named burial grounds such as Smith Cem and Pitman Cem. The map illustrates a landscape transitioning from the river-bottom lands of the Spencer and Morgan townships toward the higher ground near Frenchtown and Moberly.