
Bloomington serves as the western anchor of this landscape, where the city's residential expansions like Hoosier Acres and Eastern Heights meet the deeply dissected terrain of Monroe County. Moving east from the city, the topography shifts into a dense network of ridges and hollows, such as Bender Ridge and Danny Burr Hollow, leading toward the village of Unionville. This area is defined by its water systems, notably Beanblossom Creek and the southern reaches of Lake Lemon, which carve through the land alongside landmarks like the Devils Backbone. The road network, including E State Road 46 and the historic path of E Old Myers Rd, illustrates how 21st-century infrastructure follows the natural contours of the Indiana uplands. Smaller settlements like Knight Ridge and Dolan remain distinct points of interest for those tracing the development of the region beyond the main urban center.
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1908 · Bloomington
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1910 · Bloomington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1946 · Belmont
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Allens Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Unionville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Elkinsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Hindustan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Morgantown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Belmont
USGS Topo · 1:24,000