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1960 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The San Juan River corridor anchors this 1960s study of the San Juan Basin Gas Field, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial development and rural irrigation. In the northwest, the settlement of Bloomfield serves as a local hub, featuring St Marys Ch and a High Sch, while the community of Blanco is visible to the east with its own Blanco Sch. The agricultural viability of the river valley is maintained through the Citizens DITCH and Hammond Canal, which run parallel to the river's path through the high desert.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent across the terrain, with numerous gas wells, the West Kutz Canyon Compressor Station, and the Angel Peak Compressor Sta marking the expansion of the energy sector. Beyond the developed valley, the topography breaks into a complex system of drainages including Kutz Canyon and Canon Largo. Notable landmarks such as Angels Peak and Huerfanito Peak rise above the mesas, providing distinct points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing land use in this corner of New Mexico.