2024 Map of Bedford
USGS Topo · Published 2024About this map
The Illinois River serves as the central artery of this landscape, separating the bottomlands of Scott County from the rising bluffs of Pike County. Historically significant riverfront settlements like Montezuma and Bedford are situated along the western bank, where the terrain shifts from the level floodplains of Morgan Slough to the prominent height of Pilot Knob. This 2024 survey captures a rural environment where land use is dictated by the river’s path, with Florence anchoring the northern reach near the river crossing. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it identifies several small, family-linked burial sites including Adams Family Cem, Clemmons Cem, and Frame Cem. The drainage patterns of Bedford Creek and Bucks Branch further illustrate the watershed's influence on local road placement and settlement boundaries.
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