1949 Map of Bloomer

About this map

Bloomer and the surrounding townships of Sampson, Bloomer, and Woodmohr are documented here just after the war, showcasing a landscape of dense woodlots and small family farms. The Chicago and North Western railway cuts through the western portion of the region, connecting the primary settlement at Bloomer with outlying rural districts. The map reveals an incredible density of small school districts, including Mile Corner Sch, Larson Sch, and Modern Sch, illustrating the decentralized education system of the mid-20th century. To the east, the terrain transitions into a lake-studded wilderness around Long Lake, Mary Jane Lake, and Bob Lake, where Camp Nawakwa and several small cemeteries like Cleveland Cem reflect early 20th-century community life. The southern edge follows the Chippewa river near Jim Falls, showing a mix of agricultural progress and river-driven geography.