1953 Map of Bloomington, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Bloomington

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The South Fork Solomon River meanders across this mid-century landscape, carving a wide valley through the townships of Hawkeye, Lawrence, Tilden, and Independence. The settlement of Bloomington serves as a central hub, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad line which parallels the river. This rail-and-river corridor shaped the local economy and social life, evidenced by the distribution of rural institutions across the countryside.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21 x 27.03 inches

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