2014 Map of Bitter Lake

About this map

Bitter Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate the interior of this prairie landscape in Nelson County, reflecting the glacial pothole geography of the region. The map documents a sparsely populated agricultural area defined by an orderly grid of section-line roads, including 109th Ave NE and 37th St NE, which facilitate movement between scattered farmsteads and fields. Significant water bodies such as Horseshoe Lake and the southern Twin Lakes punctuate the terrain, providing natural breaks in the rectangular land divisions. This 2014 survey illustrates the persistence of rural infrastructure, with routes like Co Road 15 and Cr-4 serving as primary local thoroughfares connecting the township's remote parcels.