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2011 Map of Brush Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Brush Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Saint Olaf Cemetery stands as a quiet landmark in this prairie landscape along the North Dakota and Montana border. The terrain is defined by a series of glacial potholes and larger water bodies, most notably Brush Lake, which supports the small community of Brush Lake Resort. This settlement, along with the nearby label for Dwyer, represents the sparse human footprint in a region dominated by agricultural sections and natural drainage patterns.

Water management and natural hydrology are central to the area's character, with Cottonwood Creek and Willow Creek meandering through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Other distinct water features like Horseshoe Lake, Twin Lakes, and the bluntly named Stink Lake illustrate the varied alkaline and freshwater basins typical of the northern plains. The map's grid of section roads, including Reserve Hwy E and County Hwy-12, provides the primary structure for the remote rural landscape.