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2017 Map of Merrill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Merrill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Merrill serves as the primary hub in this agricultural landscape of southern Klamath County, where the desert terrain meets an extensive network of irrigation engineering. The town's grid is bordered by the winding path of the Lost River, which is cross-cut by man-made infrastructure like the G Canal and Van Brimmer Canal. These waterways define the land use in the basin, supporting the farms that surround the small settlement of Malone to the east.

Genealogists can find the Merrill IOOF Cem south of the main townsite, while local history researchers can trace the old transportation routes over Stone Bridge and Whitney Bridge. The topography shifts dramatically from the flat irrigated basin to the high elevations of Stukel Mtn and Adams Point, illustrating the stark contrast between the reclaimed valley floor and the surrounding high desert heights such as High Rim.