2011 Map of Drake NW

About this map

Wintering River meanders across this rural McHenry County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region punctuated by glacial lakes and wetlands. The northwestern outskirts of Drake anchor the eastern edge of the survey, where the Drake Municipal Airport serves as a modern transportation link. The terrain is characterized by prairie depressions and rises such as Montgomery Hill, while the local economy and social geography are marked by sites like Camp Bentley near the shores of Bentley Lake. A grid of section roads, including 36th St NE and 7th Ave NE, organizes the agricultural interior. Further south, Alkali Lake provides a significant landmark for those tracking the natural drainage patterns and land use of the central North Dakota plains.