1966 Map of Bloomington

About this map

Bloomington serves as the focal point of this mid-century Indiana study, showcasing the city's significant expansion around the Indiana University Stadium and the core downtown Courthouse square. The map records the suburban shift of the 1960s, with emerging neighborhoods like Highland Village and Sunny Slopes appearing alongside established landmarks such as the Rose Hill Cemetery and Valhalla Memory Gardens. Industrial and transit history is evident in the path of the Illinois Central Railroad and the operational quarries scattered across the northern landscape near Arlington Heights. To the north, Beanblossom Creek meanders through the bottomlands, while the Griffy Reservoir and University Lake provide essential water infrastructure. This survey captures a specific era of growth before late-century modernization, preserving the locations of numerous schools like Dyer Jr High Sch and the original Monroe County Airport.