2012 Map of Meade NW

About this map

Crooked Cr meanders across this rural section of Gray County, defining the drainage patterns in an otherwise strictly surveyed landscape. The 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a classic Great Plains grid system, where the township and range lines dictate a network of gravel and dirt roads. These thoroughfares, including J J Rd, Kk Rd, and A Rd, facilitate access to the isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots that dominate the terrain. The map captures the subtle relationship between the natural hydrology of the creek and the human-imposed geometry of the road grid, such as C Rd and D Rd, which frequently adjust to the water's path. This document is a precise record of the regional infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century, showing the enduring reliance on sectional roads like 10 Rd through 16 Rd.