2017 Map of Carpenter Lake

About this map

The Turtle Mountains define this high-plateau landscape along the international boundary between the United States and Canada. This northern reach of Rolette County is characterized by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and potholes, varying from the large expanse of Carpenter Lake to smaller, family-named waters like Ziegler Lake, Dion Lake, and Ben Waters Lake. The terrain is a complex arrangement of wetlands and woodlands, navigated by a strict grid of section-line roads such as 109th St NE and 105th St NE. The presence of multiple School Section Lake labels indicates the historical reservation of land for public education support, a common feature of Western land surveys. To the south, the geography transitions toward Gravel Bottom Lake and Wendland Lake, while the eastern edge is marked by the rugged shoreline of Hooker Lake and Island Lake.