At the junction of Millington and Taylor Roads—two historically significant routes in Austin—visitors encounter a striking panoramic view. Millington Road leads to the village center and is named after one of the earliest Loyalist settlements established around 1796. Taylor Road honors James Taylor, one of Nicholas Austin’s 53 Associates.
From this vantage point, a gently sloping field opens toward three distinct peaks: Mount Owl’s Head, Mount Elephant (comprising Mount Sugar Loaf and Mount Hog’s Back), and Mount Peeve.
These varied silhouettes contrast beautifully with the pastoral hay field in the foreground, reflecting Austin’s agricultural heritage and evoking a sense of rural tranquility.
The landscape blends fields, forest, pond, and mountains into a rich tableau that changes with the seasons. Sunsets here are particularly stunning, casting dramatic light across the scene.
Nearby, Powell Brook flows into Greene Bay. During the Loyalist era, Alexander Thompson—another of Austin’s Associates—constructed a dam to power a gristmill, sawmill, and shingle mill. The area was originally known as “Thompson Mills” before becoming Millington.
An interpretive panel installed in 2013 helps visitors identify the distant mountains and realize the full impact of the evolving landscape. Today, the view of the mountains is less open, a clear evidence of how views can diminish over time, underscoring the importance of taking concrete measures to preserve our natural landscapes.