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2011 Map of Cecil

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cecil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Willow Creek carves a winding path through this portion of Morrow County, anchoring the small settlements of Cecil and Morgan. This landscape is defined by its deep canyons and named topographical landmarks, such as Morgan Canyon, Ely Canyon, and the distinct curve of Horseshoe Bend. The map documents a rural environment where transportation history is literally written into the road names, notably the Oregon Trl and Immigrant Ln, which parallel the northern reaches of the creek.

Local history is preserved at the Morgan Cemetery, situated east of the creek near the junction of Morgan Rd. The southern end of the sheet transitions toward Saddle Butte and the community of McNab, with a network of rural routes like Johnson Grade Rd and Macnab Ln providing access to the outlying plateaus. The distribution of these roads and small clusters of dwellings reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the availability of water and the natural corridors provided by the creek system.