2014 Map of Kreiser Lake

About this map

Wild Rice River meanders across the northern portion of this Richland County landscape, carving a distinct valley through the otherwise level agricultural terrain. The map captures a quintessential section of the Red River Valley region, where the section-line road grid, including CO Road 17 and ND-18, dictates the layout of modern farmsteads. To the south, the namesake Kreiser Lake and nearby Silver Lake provide a hydrological focal point, while the smaller drainage of Elk Creek flows through the northeast corner. This 2014 survey document highlights the persistent rural character of the area, punctuated only by essential community markers like the Elk Creek Cem and private aviation strips such as Thompson Private Airport and Krause Private Airport. The topography reveals the subtle shifts in elevation that define drainage patterns in this heavily glaciated prairie environment.