2011 Map of Granville NE

About this map

Cut Bank Creek winds through this rural section of McHenry County, its meandering course providing the primary natural break in a landscape defined by an orderly grid of section-line roads. This survey of the Granville NE area reveals a region dedicated almost exclusively to large-scale agriculture, where the intersection of north-south avenues and east-west streets creates uniform blocks for farming. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, North Lake appears as a notable water body against the otherwise dry prairie terrain. The infrastructure is characterized by a high-density network of local thoroughfares, including 10th Ave N and 70th St N, which facilitate movement between farmsteads and transport hubs. This map provides a clear picture of the modern Midwestern township structure, where the natural hydrology of the creek and lake systems must reconcile with a strictly engineered human geography.