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2016 Map of Haggard

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Haggard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Haggard stands as a focal point in this portion of Gray County, situated along the southern edge of a landscape defined by a rigid grid of rural roads and section lines. The settlement’s position at the intersection of Z Rd and Co Rd 19 reflects the systematic organization of the High Plains, where transportation routes follow the cardinal directions with precision. This 2016 survey illustrates the endurance of the township and range system, showing how major thoroughfares like S Rd and T Rd partition the agricultural terrain into a predictable network of miles.

The layout of the region is punctuated by local connectors such as Co Rd 20 and Co Rd 22, which facilitate movement between the sparsely distributed homesteads and larger regional hubs. The presence of Haggard along the railroad line underscores the historical importance of rail connectivity for Kansas grain shipping and rural commerce, maintaining its role even as modern paved roads like Co Rd 23 provide secondary access to the surrounding fields.