1910 Map of Bloomington

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Indiana University serves as a central landmark in this early 20th-century survey of Monroe and Greene counties. The street grid of Bloomington expands westward, while the surrounding townships are defined by a dense network of local landmarks, including the County Farm and dozens of rural educational centers such as Reeves School and Dillman School. The industrial and agricultural landscape is shaped by the Monon Route and the Indianapolis Southern RR, which supported local hubs like Ellettsville and the Diamond Quarry. Smaller settlements and stations, including Stanford Sta and Sanders PO, suggest a well-distributed population reliant on rail transport. The topography is intricately detailed, showing the varied drainage patterns of Bean Blossom Creek and Richland Creek, which influenced the placement of early turnpikes like the Ellettsville Pike and the Louisville Pike.