2014 Map of Free Peoples Lake

About this map

Free Peoples Lake and the shifting shorelines of the Devils Lake basin define this northern plains landscape. Situated on the boundary of Ramsey County and Benson County, the area is characterized by a dense network of glacial prairie potholes and larger bodies of water like East Devils Lake and Elbow Lake. The map reveals the intricate local grid of section roads, including Nd-20, which connects the scattered wetlands and farmsteads. The fluctuating water levels of this region are evident in the complex topography around the lakes, where local thoroughfares like 88th Ave NE and 34th St NE navigate the low-lying terrain. This survey provides a precise view of the rural infrastructure and hydrography in the Wood Lake District before recent decades of rising lake levels significantly altered the geography of the basin.