1944 Map of Pioneer

About this map

Montpelier and Pioneer anchor this wartime survey of the tri-state border region, showing the rural character of Williams County during the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the St Joseph River and the prominent Bridgewater Ridge, which divides the drainage of numerous creeks and branches. A striking number of district schools, such as Deer Lick School, Amboy School, and Bratton School, are located at nearly every mile interval, providing a detailed record of the mid-century rural educational system.