2020 Map of Ayr

About this map

Erie and Ayr anchor this section of Cass County, showing the grid-based settlement pattern of the North Dakota prairie. The landscape is defined by the rectilinear section-line road network, including Co Rd 3 and Co Rd 5, which organize the agricultural terrain. Significant local history is preserved at the Erie Cem north of town, while the southern reaches of the map are drained by the meandering course of Swan Cr. A notable characteristic of this modern survey is the concentration of small aviation sites, including Schroeder Private Airport, Pueppke Airport, and Punton Private Airport, which reflect the vast distances and logistical needs of high-plains farming. Between the primary settlements, Erie Junction marks a specific point of geographic interest along the road and former rail corridor near the county's eastern edge.