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2017 Map of Mitchell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Mitchell serves as the central hub of this Wheeler County landscape, where the confluence of several drainages has shaped the local settlement patterns. High desert topography is punctuated by prominent volcanic features such as Sargent Butte, Bailey Butte, and White Butte, while the southern reaches transition into the wooded elevations of the Ochoco National Forest and the Ochoco Mountains.

Evidence of early water management for ranching and agriculture is visible through features like the Shoemaker Ditch, Hall Ditch, and Nelson Reservoir. Local history is anchored by the Mitchell Cemetery and Lower Mitchell Cemetery, while geographic landmarks such as Black Chunk Canyon and Five Minute Draw reflect the rugged nomenclature of the region. The map tracks the winding course of Bridge Creek and its many tributaries, including Gable Creek and Nelson Creek, which have carved out the surrounding canyons.