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1998 Map of Mills East

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Mills East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in northeastern New Mexico, revealing a territory defined by water management and ranching infrastructure. Near the western edge, the small settlement of Mills sits adjacent to the Mills Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical interest in Harding County. The topography is shaped by Leonard Draw and a series of natural basins, most notably the seasonal Big Chicosa Lake (Dry Lake) and its neighbor Chicosa Lake, which is protected as Chicosa Lake State Park.

A network of windmills, including Meiklo Windmill, Short Windmill, and Cogo Windmill, highlights the reliance on groundwater in this arid environment. The map also documents transportation and utility features such as the Rigoni Landing Strips and several pipelines that cut across the prairie. Small water bodies like Payton Lake, Cochran Lake, and Gibson Lake are scattered throughout the grassland, illustrating the drainage patterns of the high mesa country.