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1946 Map of Osgood

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

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The diagonal path of the Michigan Road bisects the rural landscape of western Ripley County, anchoring the town of Napoleon where historic transportation routes intersect. This mid-century survey illustrates a dispersed agricultural society defined by its community landmarks, including Salem Ch and the Hayti Sch in the northern hills. To the southeast, the town of Osgood serves as a local hub, situated at the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio RR.

Drainage patterns across the township are dominated by the winding course of Laughery Creek, which carves deep valleys through the eastern sections. Family and community history is preserved in several burial grounds, from the St Maurice Cem near Napoleon to the Perseverance Cem south of Osgood. Small crossroads like Jericho and Finke Corner reflect the localized settlement patterns before the intensification of modern highway travel.