1944 Map of St. Paris

About this map

St Paris and Urbana anchor this mid-century look at the Champaign and Clark County landscape, showing a dense network of rural schools and family-named townships. The Pennsylvania and Erie railroads cut across the terrain, serving a agricultural economy defined by small villages like Millerstown and Thackery. In an era of consolidating rural education, dozens of local schools remain active on the map, including Prince Sch, Bodey Sch, and the Wesley Chapel Sch. The eastern edge is defined by the Mad River valley, where the County Infirmary and various runs like Dugan Run and Muddy Run drain toward the river. This survey captures a moment when traditional land divisions like Adams and Harrison townships still shaped the local identity, and legacy sites like Seth Corners and Lippincott stood as recognizable landmarks before the further expansion of modern road systems.