2014 Map of Johnson Lake

About this map

Johnson Lake lies at the heart of this Nelson County landscape, where the prairie of North Dakota transitions into a complex system of seasonal water bodies and sloughs. This 2014 survey captures the geometric precision of the Great Plains' section-line road system, defined by thoroughfares like 95th Ave NE and 23rd St NE. The map illustrates a predominantly agricultural and hydrologic character, with the winding course of Colvin Cr and the northern expanse of Kelly Slough breaking the rigid grid. Situated along the boundary where Eddy and Nelson Counties meet, the area is bisected by the critical regional corridors of ND-15 and ND-20. These state highways connect the remote farmsteads and lakefronts to the larger trade centers beyond the quadrangle's edges, reflecting a modern era of rural connectivity.