2021 Map of Bluford

About this map

Bluford serves as a central hub on this 2021 survey, situated where the village street grid meets an extensive network of rural county roads. The landscape is defined by the intersection of three counties—Jefferson, Wayne, and Hamilton—and is heavily drained by a system of creeks including Fourmile Cr and Auxier Cr. This modern map provides a clear view of the area's established rural heritage, preserved through numerous family and local burial grounds such as Bruce Cem, Salem Cem, and Laird Cem. The distribution of these cemeteries alongside small settlements like Keenes and Middleton reflects the enduring agricultural settlement patterns of Southern Illinois. The layout of Fairfield Rd and various numbered county roads shows the evolution of local transit from old section-line tracks into a modern connectivity network.