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1963 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bloomfield serves as the regional hub in this topographical portrait of Stoddard County, Missouri, during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Castor River, which transitions from a natural waterway into engineered drainage systems like Lick Creek Ditch. This era reflects a transition in transportation, marked by an abandoned Railroad Grade that once connected these rural communities.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from numerous country churches like Mt Pisgah Ch and Gravel Hill Ch to smaller family-named burial sites including Walker Cem and Wambel Cem. The map documents established settlements such as Aquilla and Zadock, while industrial activity is noted through scattered Gravel Pits. The presence of a Gaging Station and several radio towers underscores the infrastructure supporting this agricultural and river-focused territory.