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2013 Map of Milliken

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Milliken and its surrounding agricultural corridor are defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure and river systems in this 2013 study. The confluence of the Big Thompson River and the S Platte River serves as the hydrological anchor for the region, feeding an intricate system of waterways including the Thompson and Platte Ditch, Union Ditch, and Western Mutual Ditch. These canals supported the growth of clustered settlements like Gilcrest, Platteville, and Peckham along the Us-85 corridor.

Local landmarks such as the Jackrabbit Strip Airport and Ash Lane Dairy reflect the area's mix of rural industry and small-town development. Smaller, named locations such as Adna, Dent, and Elm appear alongside terrain features like Wildcat Mound and Ashcroft Draw. This survey illustrates how the high plains landscape has been managed through water diversion, with reservoirs like Arrowhead Reservoir and lakes such as Kummerzell Lake integrated into the productive valley floor.