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1946 Map of Versailles

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Versailles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The town of Versailles and its surrounding rural townships are characterized by the winding valleys of Big Graham Creek and Otter Creek, where the local landscape in the mid-1940s is defined by a dense network of country roads and family-named landmarks. The historic Michigan Road serves as a primary north-south artery, cutting through a territory marked by small agricultural crossroads such as Dabney, Allen Crossing, and the curious label of Correct.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of details regarding vanished community centers, including Cedar Creek Ch and Tanglewood Ch, alongside several significant burial sites like Otter Village Cem and Holman Cem. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Baltimore And Ohio railroad line, which facilitated transport for the local economy, notably serving a large Quarry near Osgood. The presence of the Reservation military boundary further emphasizes the strategic and evolving land use in Ripley County during this period.