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2023 Map of Mills West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mills West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Harding County and Mora County, characterized by dramatic canyon systems and vast open ranges. The Canadian River cuts through the southwestern portion of the sheet, carving deep relief into the terrain alongside Cañon Mestenito and the broader Mestenito Valley. These topographical features dictate the local road network, which consists primarily of unpaved routes like Mesteno Rd and Mills Canyon Rd that follow the natural contours of the land.

Evidence of early settlement is concentrated near the community of Mills, located on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. For genealogists, the Mestenito Cem serves as a critical point of interest, marking a historical site of interment amidst the grazing lands. The map also delineates the transition from the relatively flat valley floor to the steep walls of Cañon Biscante, illustrating the environmental constraints that shaped ranching and movement in this part of northeastern New Mexico.