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1984 Map of Miller Springs

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Miller Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Miller Springs and Johnson Springs anchor the southern reaches of this Valley County landscape, representing essential water sources in an area defined by its drainages and coulees. The map, compiled from 1974 aerial photography and edited in the early 1980s, reveals a network of small-scale water management features critical to the region's agricultural and ranching history. Numerous reservoirs, including Mary Black Reservoir, Emory Reservoir, and Book Reservoir, are scattered across the terrain to capture seasonal runoff from several creeks.

The topography is deeply incised by named coulees such as Coyote Coulee, Spring Coulee, and Horse Coulee, which channel water toward larger arteries like Willow Creek and Rock Creek. This intricate drainage system illustrates the challenges of land use in a semi-arid environment, where features like the Waste Reservoir and Abey Reservoir indicate a reliance on carefully maintained water storage to sustain life and industry.