2020 Map of Island Lake

About this map

Wolford sits at the southern edge of this prairie landscape, where the flat terrain of north-central North Dakota is defined by a dense network of glacial wetlands and alkaline lakes. The boundary between Rolette Co and Pierce Co bisects the region, running through a series of significant water bodies including Island Lake, Long Lake, and Grass Lake. These lakes are surrounded by extensive marshlands, as indicated by the detailed wetland inventory data, creating a distinctive hydrological pattern that has historically influenced local road placement and land use. Local history is anchored by Island Lake Cem and Lakeview Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks among the section lines and gravel routes like Knox Rd and Willow City road. The grid of township roads, including 75th St NE and 44th Ave NE, illustrates the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System in this agricultural region.