2010 Map of Ford

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Palo Duro Creek meanders across this High Plains landscape, serving as the primary drainage for an area defined by agricultural development and cattle ranching. The small community of Ford is situated in the northeastern quadrant at the intersection of several county roads, while Conkwright Ranch sits to the southeast near the creek bed. Water management is a central theme of the geography here, evidenced by landmarks such as Grigsby Lake and its associated Grigsby Lake Dam, as well as the Harris and Thrush Dam. A rigid grid of transportation routes, including Tierra Blanca Rd and Great Plains Dr, facilitates movement across the Deaf Smith County panhandle, connecting remote homesteads and ranching operations to regional hubs.