Loading map...

1963 Map of Osmond

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Osmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Osmond serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1960s agricultural landscape, situated at the intersection of the Chicago and North Western railroad and local transport routes. The town is flanked by a significant network of burial sites, including St Marys Cem, Immanuel Cem, and Osmond Cem, which offer specific locations for genealogical research. The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Elkhorn River and the East Branch, which provide the drainage for townships such as Plum Grove and Thompson.

The southern portions of the map reveal a transition into Clover Valley and the rural reaches of Pierce. Scattered institutional landmarks like the Logan Pride Sch highlight the dispersed nature of rural education at the time. Industrial activity is primarily limited to resource extraction, as evidenced by several Gravel Pits located near the waterways, while the Sewage Disposal Pond reflects mid-century infrastructure developments supporting the growing community of Osmond.