2020 Map of Kreiser Lake

About this map

Wild Rice River meanders across the northern half of this Richland County landscape, defining the local hydrology alongside Elk Creek. The terrain is characterized by a high density of wetlands and small prairie potholes, typical of the Red River Valley’s western edge. Two notable cemeteries, Otterburn Cem and Elk Creek Cem, sit within the grid of township roads, marking the locations of early settlement clusters and family homesteads. Transportation follows a strict section-line grid, with routes like Co Rd 16 and 87th St SE providing access to the fertile agricultural lands. In the southern portion of the sheet, Kreiser Lake and Silver Lake serve as prominent landmarks amidst the rural fields. The presence of the Thompson Private Airport and Krause Private Airport reflects the continued reliance on private aviation for managing these large-scale farming operations in eastern North Dakota.