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1985 Map of Devils Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Devils Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Devils Lake serves as the focal point of this North Dakota landscape, surrounded by an intricate network of wetlands and coulees including Starkweather Coulee and Edmore Coulee. The map illustrates a region heavily managed for conservation, notably through numerous National Waterfowl Production Areas and the Pioneer Lake National Wildlife Refuge. These protected zones are interwoven with small agricultural hubs and rail lines like the Burlington Northern and Soo Line, reflecting the dual priorities of the mid-1980s: intensive grain transport and environmental stewardship.

Institutional landmarks such as the Fort Totten Indian Reservation and Lake Region Jr College anchor the southern shores. The presence of the Gilbert C Grafton State Military Reservation and the sprawling Crary State Wildlife Management Area highlights the diverse use of public lands. From the municipal center of Lakota to smaller settlements like Starkweather and Michigan, the map provides a look at a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology and the infrastructure of the Great Plains.