1946 Map of Pierceville

About this map

Milan and Old Milan anchor the southeastern corner of this mid-century Ripley County landscape, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad cuts a definitive line across the southern township of Franklin. The terrain is characterized by the deep, dendritic drainages of Laughery Creek and its tributaries, which forced a scattered development pattern of small crossroads and rural institutions. Significant local landmarks include numerous parish centers such as St Nicholas Ch and St Pius Ch, reflecting the community's early social organization. The transition from the older settlement at Old Milan to the rail-oriented Milan illustrates the shifting economic focus of the era. Smaller, family-named locales like Behlmer Corner and Stumpke Corner dot the map, alongside several burial grounds including Pratsburg Cem and Adams Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research.