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1980 Map of Elwood

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Elwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Elwood sits at the northwestern edge of this landscape, a small community defined by its connection to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The terrain is divided into the large townships of Brookfield, Bloomfield, Grant, and Welton, reflecting the organized agricultural layout of Clinton County. Waterways like Deep Creek and Spring Silver Creek wind through the hills, punctuated by local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Bloomfield Park.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of religious and burial sites, including St Johns Ch and Pine Hill Cem. Near the small settlement of Bliedorn, the St Columbkille Cem provides a specific point of reference for local family histories. The presence of a Radio Tower and various benchmark elevations across the township lines indicates a rural landscape deeply integrated into the state's mid-20th-century communication and transportation networks.