2012 Map of Melvin West

About this map

Guthrie sits at the intersection of rural rail and road networks in this corner of Ford County, surrounded by a landscape defined by industrial-scale agriculture. The rectilinear grid of the township system is clearly visible, punctuated by established agricultural operations such as Mueller Farms and Hornstein Farms. Water management is a central theme of this terrain, with the Big Four Ditch cutting a straight diagonal across the prairie to channel runoff from the surrounding fields. Older natural drainage patterns remain evident through the winding paths of Indian Cr and Drummer Cr, which contrast with the engineered precision of the local roads. This document records the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from named thoroughfares like Co Rd-800 Adams St to the secondary routes that link these isolated farmsteads.