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1960 Map of Bloomfield

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Bloomfield serves as the focal point for this 1960s study of the high desert landscape, where the San Juan River and the Citizens Ditch provide a stark contrast to the surrounding mesas. The area reflects a significant mid-century industrial presence, marked by multiple natural gas facilities including the Angel Peak Compressor Sta and the West Kutz Canyon Compression Station. Pipelines crisscross the terrain, following the contours of Kutz Canyon and Cañon Largo, illustrating the region's role in energy infrastructure.

Beyond the industrial sites, small rural centers like Blanco and Medina anchor the social landscape, while landmarks like St Marys Ch and local schools point to established community roots. The topography is defined by complex drainage systems like Armenta Canyon and Sullivan Canyon, leading up to prominent elevations such as Angel Peak and Huerfanito Peak. This map records the intersection of traditional river-valley life and the expanding resource extraction economy of San Juan County.