1962 Map of Miller

About this map

The Overland Trail cuts across this high plains landscape, marking a legacy of westward migration through Albany County. At the heart of this 1962 survey lies the settlement of Miller, situated along the Union Pacific railroad corridor. The terrain is defined by wide depressions and water management, notably the vast expanse of The Big Hollow and the intricate network of irrigation including Mammoth Ditch, Stewart Canal, and Pioneer Canal. This infrastructure supported remote outposts like Windmill Ranch during a period of steady agricultural and ranching development. On the eastern edge, the Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge and Knadler Lake indicate the conservation of local basins, while a Historical Marker along the rail line preserves the memory of the early transit routes that first opened this territory.