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1966 Map of Bloomington

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bloomington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bloomington serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, showcasing a period of significant collegiate and suburban expansion. The campus of Indiana University is prominently detailed, featuring the Indiana University Stadium, University Lake, and numerous named academic buildings such as McCalla Sch and University Sch. The city's growth is evident in the burgeoning residential developments of Highland Village, Broadview, and Arlington Heights, which contrast with the established grid surrounding the central Courthouse and Municipal Bldg.

Outside the city core, the landscape retains its industrial and rural character. Numerous quarries are scattered throughout the Bloomington and Richland townships, following the path of the Illinois Central Railroad. To the north, the Griffy Reservoir and Beanblossom Creek valley provide a natural buffer, while the Monroe County Airport and County Fairgrounds to the west near Kirby mark the era's infrastructure and community gathering spaces.