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2014 Map of Carpenter Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Carpenter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Turtle Mountains define this landscape along the international boundary where the United States-Canada border meets Rolette County. This high plateau, rising above the surrounding plains, is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial kettles and depressions. Large water bodies such as Carpenter Lake, Dion Lake, and Sucker Lake dominate the terrain, while smaller basins like Gravel Bottom Lake and Wendland Lake highlight the complex hydrology of the region.

A network of local roads, including Co Road 43 and 108th St NE, provides access to the numerous family-named landmarks and water bodies that dot the area. Features like Ben Waters Lake, Villeneuve Lake, and Streitzel Lake suggest a long history of local settlement and land use. The topography reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Wakopa Cr system as it moves through this unique geomorphological upland in northern North Dakota.