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1971 Map of Grady

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Grady
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Grady serves as the primary focal point of this high plains landscape, situated right on the line between Quay Co and Curry Co. This early 1970s survey captures the village at a time when its local infrastructure was deeply tied to the surrounding agricultural economy, marked by the presence of large Storage Bins and a central Park. The layout of the town is compact, with a Cem located just north of the main settlement area, providing a localized point of interest for genealogical research.

The surrounding terrain is dotted with functional landmarks of the era, including a Substa to the west and various Gravel Pit operations. The presence of several Well sites and a Water Tank highlights the critical importance of water management in this part of eastern New Mexico. This map preserves the mid-century footprint of a rural plains community, illustrating the spatial relationship between the town center and the industrial and resource extraction sites that supported it.