1966 Map of Unionville

About this map

Unionville and New Unionville sit at the heart of this landscape, where the wooded hills of Morgan-Monroe State Forest meet the expanding eastern edge of Bloomington. The mid-1960s terrain reflects a period of significant hydraulic transition, most notably the emergence of the Monroe Reservoir along the North Fork Salt Creek. This man-made body of water drastically reshaped the local topography, inundating valleys and creating new shorelines near settlements like Woodville Hills. On the western edge, the map documents the growth of residential and commercial hubs, including Hoosier Acres and the College Mall Shopping Center. Smaller rural landmarks remain visible across the ridges, including the Locust Grove Cem, Fleener Cem, and Phillips Sch, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in Benton and Perry townships.