2015 Map of Ordway

About this map

The Elm River meanders across this Brown County landscape, defining the character of the region just north of Aberdeen. The small settlement of Ordway sits at a central crossroads, surrounded by a precise grid of section lines and gravel roads including 125th St and 127th St. While much of the terrain is dedicated to agriculture, the presence of newer residential developments like Prairiewood Dr and Ironwood Dr in the southern portion suggests the gradual northward expansion of suburban influence from the nearby city center. In the western reaches, the isolated Alkali Lake provides a distinct break from the surrounding plains. This 2015 survey illustrates a moment in time where rural township boundaries and traditional farming tracts meet modern residential growth near the northern edge of the state's third-largest city.