The S Fork Solomon River defines the east-west drainage of this Osborne County landscape, carving through a region defined by its orthogonal section-line roads and rolling agricultural uplands. The settlement of Bloomington sits along the southern bank of the river, serving as a localized hub for the surrounding farmsteads. Cultural markers for genealogists and local historians are well-preserved, including the Bloomington Cem north of the village and Mount Hope Cem to the southwest near the junction of Co Rd 388 and S 190th Ave. Significant tributaries like Medicine Cr and Kill Cr further detail the local hydrology, illustrating how these waterways dictated the early road network and placement of rural cemeteries within the township boundaries.
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1893 · Smith Center
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Osborne
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Bloomington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Osborne
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Alton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Portis
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Harlan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Gaylord SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000