1975 Map of Bement NE

About this map

The village of Bement serves as the primary focal point of this 1975 orthophotoquad, showing the town's grid and surrounding agricultural landscape during the mid-1970s. This aerial perspective captures the intersection of local transportation routes and the residential core of the community, while the drainage of Lake Fork winds through the fields to the southeast. The map reveals the precise layout of Piatt County farmsteads and field boundaries as they existed nearly fifty years ago, providing an unvarnished look at the rural midwestern economy. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this photographic study records the exact density of woodlots and the specific footprints of individual farm buildings, making it a valuable tool for understanding the mid-century spatial development of the area.