1951 Map of Bloomington

About this map

The Bloomington townsite and its surrounding coastal prairie are defined by the convergence of major rail lines and extensive industrial development mid-century. This survey highlights the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads as they navigate a landscape of bayous and oil extraction. To the south, the Heyser Oil Field indicates the region's energy-driven economy, while industrial infrastructure including a Substa and several large ponds or tanks dominates the central portion of the sheet.