2019 Map of Bloomington

About this map

Bloomington and its neighboring suburbs of Edina and Richfield form a dense landscape of mid-century growth and complex riparian geography along the Minnesota River. The map captures the significant industrial and maritime presence at Port Cargill, situated on the northern bank of the river just above the Minnesota River Bottoms. This area is characterized by a high density of institutional sites, including Normandale Community College and several specialized medical and business universities. A notable cluster of faith-based landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Minneapolis Jewish Cem, B'Nai Emet Cem, and the Church of the Assumption Catholic Cem, reflects the diverse social history and community development south of the Twin Cities. Transportation remains a central theme, with the Soo Line railroad and a grid of residential streets interwoven with water bodies like Penn Lake and Hyland Lake.