1965 Map of Miller Ranch

About this map

The agricultural and energy landscape of Morgan County is defined by the winding course of Beaver Creek and a complex irrigation network including the Upper Platte and Beaver Canal and Morgan Canal. This mid-century survey captures a region where water management was essential for the survival of the High Plains ranching economy. Centered on the Miller Ranch and the junction at Ninemile Corner, the map reveals a countryside punctuated by dozens of individually named windmills, such as the School Section Windmill and Mitchell Windmills, which indicate the critical importance of groundwater access.