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2019 Map of Versailles

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Versailles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Versailles serves as the seat of Ripley County, anchoring an agricultural landscape defined by the deep incisions of Graham Creek and its many tributaries. The area's settlement pattern follows a dense grid of county roads, punctuated by small communities like Osgood, Holton, and the curiously named Correct. Significant genealogical markers are scattered throughout the rural townships, including the Sheppard Cem near New Marion and the Bradshaw Cem on the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

The terrain is characterized by complex drainage systems, where waterways like North Fork Graham Creek have carved distinct landforms such as Coon Hollow and Hungry Hollow. This 2019 survey documents the modern layout of these historic Indiana towns, showing the proximity of Francis Airport to Dabney and the persistent importance of the railroad corridor passing through Otter Village. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure that has supported these communities for generations.