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2011 Map of Lake Helen

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Helen and several other prominent water bodies define this Burleigh County landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and rural roads, including 12th St SE and 20th St SE, which facilitate travel through the wetlands of the Prairie Pothole region. These roads separate large depressions and lakes such as Lake Josephine and the marshy Hutchinson Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Tuttle Cemetery in the southeastern quadrant, situated near the intersection of 23rd Ave SE and 20th St SE. The terrain is characterized by a balance of open water, like Rush Lake and Twin Lakes, and the surrounding agricultural infrastructure. This survey captures a moment in the region's hydrography, showing how local lakes and road networks navigate the low-lying basins of central North Dakota.