2011 Map of Coldwater Lake NW

About this map

Miller Lake and a high concentration of prairie potholes define this landscape in the southern reaches of North Dakota. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of seasonal wetlands and small water bodies that punctuate the plains, reflecting the glacial topography of the Missouri Coteau region. This 2011 survey documents the rural infrastructure of Roloff Township, where a precise grid of section-line roads, such as 55th Ave SE and 81st St SE, provides access to the agricultural interior. The primary corridor for regional movement is County Hwy 9, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. For those studying the evolution of Great Plains land use, the map offers a clear view of how modern transportation corridors and section-line tracks like 87th St SE navigate around the natural drainage patterns and numerous small basins that cover the area.