1982 Map of Coldwater Lake

About this map

Coldwater Lake dominates this McIntosh County landscape, surrounded by an extensive network of wetlands protected as the National Waterfowl Production Area. This 1982 survey illustrates a sparsely populated agrarian region where the township lines of German, Spring, and Albertha meet. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Zion Ch and several burial sites including Bertsch Cems and the Cem of Salem. The shoreline of the lake features Coldwater Park and a Boat Ramp, providing public access to the water. Infrastructure in the area is minimal, noted by a scattered Gravel Pit and a utility Substa, reflecting the enduring rural character of the North Dakota prairie during the late twentieth century.