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1940 Map of Osseo

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Osseo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Osseo and Augusta serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural and riverine landscape, where the Chicago ST Paul Minneapolis And Omaha railroad forms a vital transport artery across the northern and western sections. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Eau Claire River and the Buffalo River, which are fed by a dense network of smaller streams like Coon Fork Creek and Diamond Valley Creek. This 1940 edition reflects a rural society structured around its township lines, including Bridge Creek and Otter Creek, where local life centered on dozens of named schoolhouses.

Genealogists will find exceptional value in the proliferation of rural institutions, such as Thompson Valley Ch and unique school sites like Troubled Waters Sch and Pettisville Sch. The presence of Harstad Park near the river junction and family-named landmarks like Graves Mill Sch provides a window into the community's development before post-war consolidation altered the rural school district system.