2020 Map of Helde Lake

About this map

Helde Lake anchors a landscape defined by the prairie pothole region of Burke County, where numerous small basins and wetlands dot the terrain. The presence of Johnsons Lake in the north and Jud-Chrests Lake to the northeast illustrates a glaciated geography where water collection is central to the land's character. Significant local thoroughfares including Kings Hwy and Co Rd 11 provide the primary framework for movement across this rural area, connecting the various township and range sections. The map reveals a highly structured grid system typical of the Great Plains, where section lines like 90th St NW and 87th Ave NW dictate the layout of homesteads and local transit. Natural features such as Swim Lake and the marshy Sand Slough highlight the complex hydrology that continues to influence land use and navigation in this part of North Dakota.