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2014 Map of Lake Pickard

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lake Pickard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Niagara anchors the northeastern corner of this landscape, situated along the border of Nelson and Grand Forks counties. The surrounding terrain is defined by a glacial pothole topography, with numerous small water bodies and wetlands scattered across the prairie. Principal water features include Lake Pickard, Deer Lake, and the meandering path of the Goose River, which winds through the central and southern sections of the quadrangle.

A rigid grid of section line roads, including North Dakota Highway 32 and County Road 4, organizes the rural space into large agricultural tracts. The map captures the distinct character of the Red River Valley’s western edge, where smaller water features like Gopher Tail Lake, Twin Lakes, and Smith Lakes provide occasional breaks in the systematic township and range layout. This 2014 edition documents the modern road network and hydrological state of this high plains region.