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1967 Map of Bloomington

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bloomington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bloomington and its neighboring suburbs of Richfield and Edina are shown during a period of rapid post-war suburbanization, where residential expansion meets the industrial and natural corridors of the Minnesota River. The landscape is a transition from dense residential grids to the wetland-rich bottomlands of Black Dog Lake and Long Meadow Lake. Major commercial and transport hubs are evident, including the Southtown Shopping Center and the extensive industrial complex at Port Cargill.

Institutional landmarks like the Minnesota Masonic Home and numerous local schools, such as Kennedy High Sch and Indian Mounds Sch, provide a clear picture of the community’s infrastructure. To the south, the village of Savage and the town of Burnsville appear as the suburban footprint crosses the river, following the Chicago and North Western rail line. The map also highlights natural and recreational spaces, from the high ground of Mount Gilboa to the waters of Hyland Lake.