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1972 Map of Bloom

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks slice diagonally through this high plains landscape, anchoring the small settlements of Bloom and Mindeman. The topography is defined by the Bloom Hills and Merker Hills, where a sophisticated network of water management features—including Lambing Camp Reservoir, Government Reservoir, and Swisher Reservoir—sustains the arid environment. Numerous family-named landmarks like Baski Windmill, Hedgecock Windmill, and Cochran Reservoir suggest a lineage of ranching and livestock operations tied to the drainage of Timpas Creek. The presence of a small Cem near Bloom and several Landing Strips further north highlights the intersection of early pioneer settlement and mid-century utility. This map captures a specific era of Colorado history where the cattle economy, rail transportation, and the boundary between Otero and Las Animas Counties converged.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain