2011 Map of Harvard NW

About this map

The North Branch West Fork Big Blue River and its southern counterpart, the West Fork Big Blue River, carve subtle paths through this agricultural landscape. The region is defined by a rigid grid of rural corridors, including Road 325 and Road 320, which organize the farmsteads and fields of Clay County. Local water management is centered at Bish Reservoir, held by the Bish Dam in the northwest corner. Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Case Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and the First Evangelical Cemetery. The presence of the Reiters Landing Strip indicates the continued importance of private aviation in managing these expansive prairie lands.