1949 Map of Bloomfield

About this map

Bloomfield serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by complex drainage management and a dense network of early rural schools. The map reveals an extensive system of man-made waterways like Dudley Main Ditch and District No 12 that channel water across the lowlands surrounding Clines Island. This infrastructure reflects the region's transition into intensive agriculture, supported by a web of rail lines including the St Louis Southwestern RR and the Missouri Pacific RR.