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2018 Map of Bloom SE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bloom SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mt Nebo stands as a prominent elevation in this corner of Clark County, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of the Cimarron River watershed. The terrain is deeply incised by several seasonal watercourses, including Bluff Cr in the northeast and Hackberry Cr, which winds through the central sections. These drainage systems create a complex topography of ridges and draws characteristic of the High Plains transition.

Remote section lines and county routes like CR 15 and CR 16 provide the primary framework for this rural area. The convergence of W Br Bear Cr and E Br Bear Cr in the southern portion of the map highlights the importance of water management and natural boundaries in Kansas ranching and agricultural life. The absence of concentrated settlements emphasizes the wide-open, dispersed nature of the region in the early 21st century.