2014 Map of Island Lake

About this map

Wolford stands at the southern edge of this North Dakota landscape, situated along the border of Pierce Co and Rolette Co. The area is defined by a significant wetland and lake system characteristic of the prairie pothole region, where water bodies like Island Lake and the marshy expanse of Grass Lake dominate the terrain. These lakes are connected by a rigid grid of section-line roads, including Knox Rd and numerous numbered avenues and streets that reveal the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the local geography. Further north, the landscape includes Long Lake and Twin Lakes, illustrating the seasonal and hydrologic variability of the region. This 2014 survey documents the modern rural infrastructure and water distribution in a sparsely populated agricultural environment, showing how the local road network navigates the expansive basins and shorelines.