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2021 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Shawnee National Forest encompasses a large portion of this landscape, where the rugged topography of the Illinois Ozarks is evidenced by features like Taylor Bluff. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads and creek drainages, including Little Cache Cr and Johnson Cr, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of Johnson County. Small communities such as Wartrace, Simpson, and the eastern outskirts of Vienna are connected by routes that follow the natural contours of the land, such as the River To River Trl.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of family and community burial sites preserved here, from the Odd Fellows Cem to smaller plots like Harrett Cem and Ledbetter Cem. The presence of the Little Cache Number 5 Reservoir and numerous springs like Casey Spring highlights the importance of water management in this upland terrain. The map captures the enduring rural character of southern Illinois, where many historic cemetery names remain the primary landmarks for these unincorporated areas.