2011 Map of Alkaline Lake

About this map

Alkaline Lake dominates this prairie landscape in Kidder County, appearing as a significant divided water body surrounded by a geometric grid of rural section roads. The 2011 survey reveals the hydrological character of the Missouri Coteau region, where terminal moraines created numerous depressions now filled with water. To the northwest, Fresh Lake sits adjacent to the larger alkaline basin, while Lake George occupies the northeast corner of the quadrangle. The transport network is defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, including 54th St SE and 46th Ave SE, which facilitate access to the surrounding agricultural land. This map reflects the enduring township-and-range surveying system that has dictated the North Dakota settlement pattern for over a century, showing the relationship between these glacial lakes and the maintained rural infrastructure.