2011 Map of Carpenter Lake

About this map

Carpenter Lake and its surrounding prairie pothole landscape define this northern stretch of Rolette County. The terrain is characterized by a high density of named water bodies, including Sucker Lake, Dion Lake, and Streitzel Lake, which are interspersed with a regular grid of section roads like 33rd Ave NE and 108th St NE. The presence of the Wakopa Dam on Wakopa Creek in the northeast suggests managed water levels in this glaciated region. A series of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as BIA Road 15 and BIA Road 4, indicate the jurisdictional landscape of the area, while family-named landmarks like Ben Waters Lake and Villneuve Lake provide a window into the local genealogy and landownership of the early 21st century.