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2024 Map of Drake NW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Drake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Antelope Valley and the Wintering River dominate this McHenry County landscape, reflecting the classic prairie pothole topography of central North Dakota. The river meanders through a series of wetlands and small water bodies, including Bentley Lake and Alkali Lake, which are integral parts of the regional ecosystem preserved within the McHenry County Waterfowl Production Area. These protected wetlands highlight the area's importance as a migratory corridor and breeding ground.

The small settlement of Drake is visible on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural grid of township and range lines. Local history is anchored by the United Methodist Cem, located along 6th Ave NE. To the northwest, Montgomery Hill rises above the glacial terrain, providing a distinct landmark in an otherwise gently undulating landscape of section roads and rural intersections.