1946 Map of Osgood

About this map

Osgood and Napoleon anchor this 1940s survey of Ripley County, where the historic Michigan Road cuts a straight diagonal path across the landscape toward the northwest. The southern edge of the map highlights the industrial and transportation corridor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which passes directly through the heart of Osgood. The surrounding rural townships of Laughery, Jackson, and Delaware are defined by a network of small creeks, most notably the winding Laughery Creek and Plum Creek. This period in the county's history is reflected in the numerous local institutions scattered across the countryside, including the Salem Ch and Hayti Sch. For those tracing local roots, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, such as Boocher Cem and Perseverance Cem, alongside smaller clusters like Jericho and Finke Corner.