2011 Map of Laurel SE

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Wayne County is defined by a strict grid of section-line roads and the winding paths of intermittent waterways. Dog Creek meanders diagonally across the southern half of the quadrangle, while Dry Creek drains the northeast corner, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this prairie region. The human geography is represented through a highly organized network of numbered avenues and roads, such as 865th Rd and 571 Ave, which reflect the legacy of the Public Land Survey System. These roads facilitate transport between the dispersed farmsteads characteristic of the area. In the southern portion of the map, the appearance of named residential streets like Highview Dr and E 21st St hints at the northern fringes of more concentrated development.