2009 Map of Gridley NW

A rigid grid of section-line roads, including Blackbird Rd SW and Angus Rd, cuts through the prairie, facilitating agricultural movement in a region dominated by wide-open spaces. Small reservoirs and ponds are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the modern water management practices of the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed look at the local infrastructure just before more contemporary developments altered the rural character of this Kansas heartland.