2013 Map of Bayard

About this map

Bayard serves as the primary municipal hub in this western Iowa landscape, oriented around a grid that includes the historically significant Railroad St. The town sits just north of the Middle Raccoon River, which winds through the central portion of the area before widening into Lake Panorama in the southeast. This 2013 survey illustrates the agricultural character of Guthrie County, defined by a rigid network of section-line roads like Juniper Ave and 140th St. To the south, the river valley is joined by Brushy Cr, while the smaller community of Dodge and the Guthrie Grove Camp provide additional points of interest for local researchers. The map clearly shows the intersection of natural watercourses and the human-made grid, highlighting how the local geography influenced the development of these rural communities.