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2012 Map of Bloom

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bloom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The small community of Bloom anchors this Western Kansas landscape, situated along a primary transportation corridor that cuts diagonally across the northern section of the map. This 2012 survey illustrates the grid-like organization of Ford County's agricultural land, where names like Yucca Rd and Coline Rd define the boundaries between vast tracts of prairie and farmland. The local history of the settlement is reflected in the Bloom Cem, located just north of the town center, and the nearby Shelor Airport, which suggests the importance of light aviation in managing these expansive rural distances.

Water management and natural drainage are dictated by the winding path of Bluff Cr. This watercourse meanders significantly from the northwest toward the southeast, its branching tributaries creating the only departures from the strict cardinal orientation of the county roads. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural hydrology of the Great Plains and the human-imposed geometry of the township and range system.