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1963 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Bloomfield serves as the focal point of this Stoddard County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of drainage canals and meandering waterways. The winding course of the Castor River dominates the northern half of the territory, while the southern reach is defined by systematic engineering, including the Lick Creek Ditch and the waters of Tedrick Creek. This era of development is marked by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade cutting across the landscape toward the river, reflecting the transition from rail-dependent industry to the road networks seen today.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of rural landmarks, particularly in the townships of New Lisbon, Pike, and Castor. Numerous family-named cemeteries and country churches are scattered throughout, such as Wambel Cem, Walker Cem, and Union Grove Ch. The map also captures smaller communities like Aquilla and Zadock, providing a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns before further modernization.