2021 Map of Bloomington

About this map

Bloomington sits just north of the Republican River in Franklin County, where an extensive network of irrigation and water management infrastructure defines the landscape. The Franklin Canal and Naponee Canal trace the elevation contours alongside the river valley, supporting the agricultural vitality of the region. This 2021 survey reveals a territory marked by numerous private and municipal impoundments, including Kahrs Reservoir, James Reservoir, and Saathoff Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water storage in this section of the Great Plains. The southern edge of the map follows the Nebraska-Kansas state line, passing through rural farm tracts connected by a strictly gridded road system. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mount Olive Cem south of the river, while recreation and transit are represented by the Republican River Trl and major local arteries such as Turkey Creek Rd.