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2013 Map of Gays Mills

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gays Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Kickapoo River carves a winding path through this corner of Crawford County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. The village of Gays Mills sits at the heart of the region's prominent fruit-growing industry, situated near numerous highland fruit farms including Sunrise Orchards, Starry Ridge Orchard, and Turkey Ridge Orchard. This concentration of orchards on the high ground above the river valley illustrates the specific agricultural adaptation to the local topography and microclimate.

Downriver, the small settlements of Bell Center and Petersburg follow the water's course, connected by roads that navigate the narrow valley floor. The upland terrain is marked by distinctive features such as Mother Lot Point and McGregor Point, while the northern reaches include the community of Johnstown Valley near the mouth of Tainter Cr. Many family-named landmarks like Larsen Ridge and Iverson Ridge indicate the long-standing agricultural roots of the area's residents.