Ruins of Gaspard grist mill
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Ruins of the Gaspard flour mill at Dog creek, around 2010. Source: Philip Johnson
At Dog Creek, Isidore Versepuech began to profitably grow several strains of wheat at his new Gaspard ranch. He also opened a flour mill with business partner Charles Brown, signalling the importance of the cultivation of grain in the area.