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2013 Map of Miller Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Miller Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Beaver Creek meanders through the high plains of Morgan County, defining a landscape marked by ranching infrastructure and irrigation engineering. The northern edge of the map shows the transition into Brush, while further south, the Zorichak Oil Field indicates the region's energy resources. This area relies heavily on water management, as seen in the paths of the Upper Platte and Beaver Canal and the Fort Morgan Canal, which provide the essential moisture for the arid territory.

Named windmills are a recurring feature of this map, serving as critical landmarks for local genealogists and researchers. These sites, such as the School Section Windmill, Moreland Windmill, and Segelke Windmills, often indicate specific family holdings or historic ranching boundaries. Small hubs like Miller Ranch and Ninemile Corner act as focal points within the extensive network of section-line roads, such as Co Road 31 and Co Road K, that crisscross the high prairie.