2017 Map of Arrowwood Lake

About this map

Arrowwood Lake dominates this northern prairie landscape, shaped by the passage of the James River through the heart of Stutsman and Foster counties. The map traces the historical path of the Fort Totten Trail as it skirts the western shore of the lake, a route that once connected frontier outposts across the Dakota Territory. This modern topographic study reveals a rugged hydrology characterized by seasonal wetlands and tributary systems including Dollar Slough, Stony Brook, and the distinct relief of Bennetts Coulee. While the section lines of the Public Land Survey System define the modern property boundaries, the enduring presence of the trail and named crossings like Hart Bridge Rd mark the transition from early migration routes to the established agricultural grid of the present day.