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1960 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

San Juan River valley life in the early 1960s is defined by the convergence of agricultural tradition and emerging energy infrastructure. The Citizens Ditch irrigation system parallels the river to support local farms, while an extensive network of pipelines, a Gasoline Plant, and facilities like the Angel Peak Compressor Sta signal the region's importance to the natural gas industry. The settlement of Bloomfield serves as the primary hub, containing St Marys Ch, a High Sch, and nearby gravel pits.

South of the river, the terrain breaks into a complex system of plateaus and deep drainages, including Kutz Canyon and Canon Largo. Notable landmarks such as Angels Peak and Huerfanito Peak rise above the mesa landscape, which is marked by numerous gas wells and the Hammond Cem near the riverbanks. This period shows the transition of San Juan County from a quiet river valley into a vital energy production corridor.