1966 Map of Bloomfield

About this map

The White River and its expansive floodplain dominate this mid-century look at central Greene County, where the meandering water creates distinct landmarks like Rock Riffle and flows past the riverfront settlement of Elliston. To the north, the confluence of the Eel River and the White River sits near Worthington and the old community of Point Commerce. This landscape is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Stalcup Cem and Goodwin Cem, reflecting generations of local settlement. The eastern hills rise toward Persimmon Ridge, dissected by creek branches such as Richland Creek and Plummer Creek. Transport networks are well-defined, showing the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf and Conrail railroads as they navigate the river valley and connect the smaller hubs of Tulip and Beechwood Lake.