1948 Map of Owen

About this map

Rose Island Landing sits at the sharp bend of the Ohio River in Clark County, Indiana, marking a point of transition between the river's active shoreline and the dissected uplands. This late 1930s landscape is dotted with small rural nodes like Runyantown, Vesta, and the riverside settlement of Owen, each serving a community defined by its proximity to steep hollows and winding creeks. The survey captures a high density of rural institutions, including Salem Ch, Golden Valley Sch, and Beech Grove Sch, reflecting a social fabric organized around family farms and local parishes. To the south, the Indiana Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the riverfront, while the topography is deeply carved by drainage systems like Fourteenmile Creek and Yankee Run Creek. The map provides an intricate view of the river's islands and bars, including Eighteenmile Island, essential for understanding pre-war river navigation and the local terrain of southern Indiana.