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1967 Map of Bluff

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The community of Bluff and the surrounding rural landscapes of Lamar and Fayette counties are defined by a network of country churches and family burial grounds in this late 1960s survey. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous waterways, most notably Hells Creek and Turkey Creek, which create a complex system of ridges and valleys. Small-scale resource extraction is evident through several Gravel Pits scattered across the township, while the road network connects isolated landmarks like Kirkland Sch and Wayside Sch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the concentration of identified religious and memorial sites. Places like Bethabara Ch, Mount Lebanon Ch, and Blooming Grove Cem serve as focal points for the rural population. The presence of Browns Mill Creek suggests historical water-powered industry, while the Lamar Co Fayette Co boundary line bisects the sheet, providing a clear record of local jurisdiction during this era.