The eastern portion of Melrose anchors this section of Curry County, where the transition from town grid to open agricultural sections is defined by an orderly network of rural roads. The residential and commercial streets of the village, including E Center Ave and E Higby Ave, contrast sharply with the expansive survey sections of t3n r32e and t2n r33e that dominate the landscape. A notable landmark for local researchers is Memorial Cem, located just north of the town center near 14th St. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and the systematic grid of Curry County roads, such as Curry Road AE and Curry Road AH, which facilitate movement through this high plains ranching and farming territory.
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1954 · Clovis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Portair
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Melrose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Hammond Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Clovis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Melrose East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Field SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Melrose West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Tule Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Field SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000