1981 Map of Bloomington East

About this map

The city of Bloomington dominates the northwest corner of this study, showcasing its development alongside Normal during the early 1980s. A dense network of medical and educational institutions, including Illinois Wesleyan University and Brokaw Hospital, anchor the urban core, while suburban expansion is visible through numerous golf courses and parks like Bloomington Country Club and Holiday Park. As the landscape transitions southeastward into Old Town and Randolph townships, the urban grid gives way to a sprawling agricultural and riparian environment defined by the winding paths of Sugar Creek and Kickapoo Creek.