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2011 Map of Mitchell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mitchell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mitchell stands as the central hub of this Wheeler County landscape, where the confluence of Bridge Creek and Keyes Creek dictates the local geography. The map reveals a community defined by its water management and agricultural infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Hall Ditch and Shoemaker Ditch winding through the eastern terrain. To the north and west, the elevation is marked by prominent landforms such as Sargent Butte and Sand Mountain, while the Hudspeth Mill near West Branch Bridge Creek points to the area's industrial history.

Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of both the Mitchell Cemetery and the Lower Mitchell Cemetery, providing a spatial record of the town's residents. The surrounding countryside is dotted with private water sources like Paynes Pond and Dollarhide Pond, as well as the significant Nelson Reservoir to the south. This survey detail captures the enduring cattle and ranching character of the region, where roads like Burnt Ranch Rd and Okie Flat RD connect isolated homesteads to the village core.