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1953 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The town of Bloomfield serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of several vital watercourses including Hinkle Cr and Simpson Creek. The surrounding landscape is defined by its agricultural character and a dense network of family-named landmarks and rural institutions. North of the main settlement, the community of Wakefield is marked by the Wakefield Sch and nearby Mt Zion Ch, while the Spencer Co Nelson Co boundary line cuts across the northern ridges.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small burial grounds scattered throughout the hills, such as Rogers Cem, Duncan Cem, and Maple Grove Cem. The drainage patterns are intricate, with the East Fork and West Fork feeding into the larger creek systems, supporting the rural economy of the era. Evidence of local industry is sparse but present, notably at a Quarry located near the northern edge of the sheet.