2014 Map of Horseshoe Lake

About this map

Horseshoe Lake sits at the center of this prairie landscape, where the dividing line between Benson Co and Eddy Co cuts directly through the water. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial potholes and small depressions typical of the region, interspersed with a rigid grid of section-line roads like 80th Ave NE and 31st St NE. In the southern portion of the map, the Sheyenne River meanders through a distinct valley, offering a sharp contrast to the upland plains. This river corridor has historically served as a critical waterway and drainage system for central North Dakota, and its winding course here shows the natural drainage patterns that bypass the many isolated basins to the north.