2018 Map of Drake SE

About this map

Lake Richard and Sand Lake dot this northern plains landscape, characterizing the glacial pothole region along the border of McHenry and Sheridan counties. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by internal drainage, where water bodies like Frankhauser Lake and Moorehead Lake gather in the low-lying basins between prairie swells. The rural infrastructure follows a rigid section-line grid, as seen in the alignment of 24th St NE and 31st St NE, which serve the isolated farmsteads scattered throughout the townships. The sparse distribution of named water features like Guyes Lake highlights the importance of localized water sources in this agricultural corridor, providing a clear view of the modern land-use patterns across the McHenry and Sheridan County line.