1953 Map of Bloomington

About this map

The South Fork Solomon River snakes through the center of this Osborne County landscape, defining the local geography alongside tributaries like Medicine Creek and Kill Creek. The settlement of Bloomington sits as a primary hub along the Missouri Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to the river and Highway 24. This mid-century survey reveals a rural society organized around small school districts and community centers, evidenced by the presence of Riverside Sch, Rosedale Sch, and Mayview Sch. Local genealogy is well-represented through the locations of the Bloomington Cem and Mount Hope Cem, as well as the United Brethren Ch. The map also captures the topography of the surrounding townships, including Hawkeye, Lawrence, Tilden, and Kill Creek, showing the transition from river bottomlands to the elevated gravel deposits worked at a local Gravel Pit.