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1972 Map of Mills West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mills West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Canadian River canyonlands dominate the southwestern landscape of this Harding County survey, where steep escarpments drop from the high plains into the river valley. The settlement of Mills sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, characterized by the presence of Storage Bins and its proximity to the Old Railroad Grade, a reminder of the transportation corridors that once linked this plateau to wider markets.

Remote ranching life is evident through the naming of Cates Ranch and the Mesteñito Cem located within the Mesteñito Valley. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple canyons, including Cañon Mesteño and Cañon Mills, where the Mills Canyon Campground provides a point of access to the river. The boundary between Mora and Harding counties follows the winding course of the river and these rugged drainage systems.