2020 Map of Ray

About this map

Ray serves as the primary hub for this portion of Williams County, organized around a structured grid of streets such as Main St and Score St. The surrounding landscape is defined by the rural section lines of the Public Land Survey System, which dictate the placement of local roads like 64th St NW and 118th Ave NW. For genealogists, the area provides a concentration of distinct burial sites, ranging from the Soine Family Cemetery to those associated with local congregations like Dunkard Church Cemetery and Saint Michaels Cemetery. To the southwest, the smaller settlement of Wheelock sits near the winding course of Beaver Creek, while the Y-Rock Airport indicates the continued importance of aviation in this remote prairie landscape. The interplay of these small communities with the expansive agricultural sections reflects the enduring township structure established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.