2011 Map of Bright Water Lake

About this map

Bright Water Lake centers this rural landscape in the high plains of Williams County, where the topography is defined by small water bodies and a meticulous grid of section-line roads. This 2011 survey illustrates the modern layout of the northwestern North Dakota prairie, anchored by arterial routes like County Hwy-11 and County Hwy-14. The map provides a precise view of the rural infrastructure, including a dense network of numbered avenues and streets such as 130th Ave NW and 91st St NW that serve the agricultural homesteads of the region. While primarily open country, the map reveals the scattered wetlands and potholes characteristic of this glaciated terrain, offering a clear record of the land use and water distribution in the early 21st century.