1961 Map of Versailles

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cuts across this Ripley County landscape, connecting the town of Osgood with the crossing at Dabney. To the east, the seat of Versailles is bordered by the expansive Versailles State Park, while the western edge of the map is defined by the sharp boundary of the US Military Reservation Jefferson Proving Ground. This contrast between preserved recreation land, active military territory, and agricultural townships illustrates the varied land use in early 1960s Indiana. Rural life is anchored by locations such as Tanglewood Ch, Correct, and New Marion, with numerous family and community burial grounds like Holman Cem and Otter Village Cem providing significant touchstones for genealogical research. The map also captures mid-century social markers, including a Drive-in Theater and Roadside Park along the highway corridors.