2009 Map of Laird

About this map

Laird stands at a central junction in western Ness County, defined by the convergence of the North Fork Walnut Creek and South Fork Walnut Creek systems. This agricultural and resource-rich landscape in the early 21st century reveals a grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 525, which facilitate the local economy. The presence of the Sunshine Oil Field south of the main settlement indicates the continued importance of energy extraction alongside traditional prairie farming. The drainage patterns of the Walnut Creek tributaries dictate the layout of the fields and the placement of the sparse homesteads and crossroads that characterize this portion of the High Plains.