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2015 Map of Bloomfield South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bloomfield South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bloomfield serves as the focal point for this southern Iowa landscape, where the town's southern edge transitions into a dense network of family-held farmstead sections. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex drainage system, primarily the S Wyaconda River and N Wyaconda River, alongside smaller tributaries like Carter Cr. This hydrology has historically dictated the placement of rural cemeteries and the winding paths of roads like Linseed Rd and 232nd Trl, which deviate from the standard cardinal grid.

Genealogists will find this particular survey exceptionally valuable for its high density of small family and community burial grounds scattered across the countryside. From the Bloomfield South Cem near town to more remote sites like Pollard Cem, Sullivan Cem, and Inskeep Cem, the map documents the historical footprint of early settlers. The presence of the Bloomfield Municipal Airport and Lake Fisher highlights the mid-century infrastructure supporting the modern development of this agricultural hub.