1943 Map of North Osceola

About this map

The Salmon River watershed dominates this 1940s landscape in the town of Osceola, Lewis County, during an era defined by timber and transit. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Tug Hill region, centered on the confluence of the West Fork Salmon River and the East Fork Salmon River. Distinctive transportation history is etched into the terrain at New Campbellwood Wye and Old Campbellwood Wye, indicating the specialized rail configurations used for logging or maneuvering in this densely wooded area. Settlement is concentrated along the river valley and Redfield Road, where rural life is anchored by School No 7 and School No 8. Outside these small clearings, the map shows a network of named waterways like Pickens Brook and Fall Brook carving through the plateau toward the river, while the Old Martinsburg Road and various trails provide the only passage through the high ground of Wards Hill.