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2011 Map of Milan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Milan serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the junction of modern infrastructure and traditional ranching grounds. The town sits alongside the Rio San Jose and the historic W Hwy 66, reflecting its growth near the Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. To the north, the settlement of Toltec and numerous family holdings, such as the Stanley and Card Ranch and Schneemann Ranch, illustrate the region's enduring agricultural character.

Industry and local history are marked by sites like the Hope Mine to the west and extraction points such as the Hamilton Pit and Marinelli Pit. The cultural heritage of the area is anchored by the Bluewater Cemetery, while the dramatic topography is defined by the Enchanted Mesa and a series of deep cuts including Dead Cow Canyon and Zuni Canyon. This map captures a moment of transition where uranium-era legacies, like those found on Uranium Ave, meet the enduring ranching tradition of Cibola County.