2011 Map of Ayr

About this map

The farming community of Erie and the rail-oriented site of Erie Junction anchor the northeastern landscape of this Cass County quadrangle. This 2011 survey captures the rural character of the Red River Valley, where a strict section-line road grid, including 20th St SE and 147th Ave SE, organizes the fertile agricultural territory. To the northwest of the main settlement lies the Erie Cemetery, a vital waypoint for genealogists tracing local families in the area. In the southwestern corner, the town of Ayr sits along the section lines, connected to the surrounding countryside by an extensive network of range and township roads. Water features are relatively sparse in this prairie environment, though Erie Dam and the meandering path of Swan Creek provide essential drainage and landmarks within the open terrain.