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1952 Map of Bloom

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bloom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the center of this prairie landscape, defining the development of small settlements like Bloom during the mid-20th century. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, shows a transition from traditional rural schooling to a more consolidated era, noted by the presence of School No 4, School No 1, and the specifically marked School No 1 (Abandoned) near the James River.

Hydrology and topography are dominated by the Sevenmile Coulee, which winds through township boundaries like Fried, Bloom, and Spiritwood. Local history is preserved in the location of the Spiritwood Cem and scattered Gravel Pits, providing a clear record of land use and community structure in Stutsman County before late-century changes. The presence of natural water features such as Nine Lake and Rush Island Lake contrasts with the straight-line section roads and rail corridors that organized this agricultural region.