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2017 Map of Mills East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mills East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates the landscape of this high plains region, where the prairie is interspersed with ephemeral playas and basins. The small settlement of Mills sits on the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a primary point of reference for researchers tracing the local history of Harding County. Near the townsite, the Mills Cem provides a vital link for genealogists studying the families who settled this open range.

Surface water is a defining characteristic of the terrain, marked by scattered water bodies such as Cochran Lake, Dorman Lake, and Gibson Lake. These features, along with the Leonard Draw and Kansas Valley, illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the plateau. A network of ranch roads, including Shaw Ranch Rd and Craft Ranch Rd, crisscrosses the township and range lines, reflecting the enduring agricultural and ranching infrastructure of the contemporary era.