1983 Map of Bradford

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Stark County and neighboring Bureau County is defined by the intersection of major rail corridors and the winding course of the East Fork Spoon River. In the early 1980s, the village of Bradford served as a central hub, containing Hodges Park, an Apostolic Church, and a local High School. The map reveals a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Mt Pleasant Cemetery to the north and Champion Cemetery near the river, which serve as vital landmarks for family historians.