2017 Map of Free Peoples Lake

About this map

Free Peoples Lake and the southeastern reaches of Devils Lake dominate this landscape on the border of Ramsey and Benson counties. This 2017 edition documents a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies characteristic of the North Dakota prairie pothole region. The terrain is marked by the irregular shorelines of East Devils Lake and the smaller Elbow Lake, which are surrounded by a sparse grid of rural corridors like Reeves Rd and 34th St NE. The map reveals the interplay between this aquatic environment and local transit, with routes such as Black Tiger Bay Rd and Prairiewood Ln navigating the higher ground between basins. This detailed hydrographic record provides researchers with an exact look at water levels and shoreline positions at a specific moment in the early 21st century.