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2022 Map of Bloom

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bloom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Santa Fe National Historic Trl cuts a path through this high plains landscape, following the corridor of Timpas Cr toward the settlement at Bloom. The terrain is defined by dry arroyos and a sophisticated system of water management, visible in the numerous catchment points like Lambing Camp Reservoir and Bear Springs Reservoir. These features reflect the area's essential relationship with the arid climate of the Comanche National Grassland.

South of Mindeman, the land rises into the Merker Hills and Iron Springs Hills. The map traces various historical paths, including the Sfnht Alt. Route C Trl and the Sheep Canyon Cutoff Trl, which navigate between the natural water source at Iron Springs and the industrial activity at Richardson Pit. This intersection of pioneer-era routes and modern ranching infrastructure illustrates the enduring geometry of movement in the Otero County backcountry.