2015 Map of Bismarck

About this map

Bismarck and Alvin anchor this portion of the Illinois-Indiana border, where the rural landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Vermilion River and its various tributaries. The map details a transition from the structured street grids of these small settlements to the expansive agricultural fields that stretch toward the state line. Of particular interest to genealogists are the scattered burial grounds that mark the heritage of Vermilion County, including Rose Cem south of Bismarck, Bethel Cem near the river, and Miller Cem to the north. Waterways like Stoney Cr, Jordan Creek, and Painter Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated farm placement and road development in this borderland region.