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1979 Map of Lake Merritt

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Lake Merritt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake Merritt and the surrounding ranching country of Mills County define this late-1970s landscape, where the terrain is carved by a network of seasonal drainages including Mountain Creek, Browns Creek, and Cowhouse Creek. The area is characterized by scattered rural infrastructure, featuring numerous wells and gravel pits that supported local industry and agriculture. Transportation through the region was anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts across the southern portion of the sheet.

Local history researchers will find significant markers of early settlement at Trigger Mountain Cem near the slopes of Trigger Mountain, and further east at North Browns Cem. These burial grounds, along with family-named features like North Bennett Creek, offer a clear picture of the community's geographic footprint before modern expansion. The map also captures specialized landmarks of the era, such as a prominent Radio Tower and various riser structures associated with the local water management system.