2022 Map of Girard

About this map

Burnham Cr winds through this agricultural landscape in Polk County, where the natural drainage of the Red River Valley is heavily supplemented by an extensive network of man-made channels. The map document's infrastructure, defined by precisely numbered waterways like County Ditch Number One Hundred Twelve and County Ditch Number Ninetyfour, illustrates the intensive land management required for large-scale prairie farming. Small rural clusters and burial sites provide a window into the local genealogy of the area. The settlement of Wilds sits in the northern reaches, while Girard occupies a central position along the section lines. Near the eastern boundary, Andover Cem serves as a localized landmark within a grid of county roads including Co HWY 45 and 280 TH Ave SW.