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1953 Map of Bloomington

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bloomington and its surrounding rural townships represent a mid-century agricultural landscape defined by the winding course of the South Fork Solomon River. The arrival of the Osborne Canal and a network of siphons illustrate the importance of water management in this region of Osborne County. Settlement patterns follow the river valley and the Missouri Pacific railroad line, which bisects the territory from east to west. Local social life is anchored by community landmarks such as the United Brethren Ch and several small rural schools, including Rosedale Sch and Mayview Sch. The terrain is divided into named districts like Hawkeye, Lawrence, and Tilden, showing how early residents organized the rolling land between Medicine Creek and Kill Creek. Significant genealogical data is preserved in the locations of Bloomington Cem and Mount Hope Cem, providing fixed points for tracing family histories in this Kansas river valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.08 x 27.07 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain