Loading map...

2012 Map of Bellflower

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bellflower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bellflower serves as the primary hub of this Central Illinois landscape, where a grid of rural roads meets the diagonal passage of the railroad. The township's history is preserved in landmarks such as Bellflower Cem to the north and Blue Ridge Cem to the south, marking the roots of early agricultural families. Small settlements and former rail stops like Kumler, Laurette, and Weedman are scattered along the tracks, illustrating the historical dependence on rail transport for moving grain and goods.

The natural drainage of the prairie is defined by the winding course of Salt Cr and the intermittent flows of Blue Ridge Special Cr and Trenkle Slough. Further north, Glen Avon sits amidst a meticulously partitioned landscape of farm tracts. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure, from the named village streets like W Center St and State St to the county-managed routes that connect these quiet agricultural communities.