2017 Map of Lords Lake

About this map

Butte Saint Paul stands as a prominent landmark within the Turtle Mountains, marking the transition between the elevated woodland terrain and the pothole-strewn plains of the North Dakota borderlands. This high-resolution survey reveals a landscape dominated by glacial depressions and water bodies, centered around the expansive Lords Lake. The map details the precise section lines and rural road network, including Co Rd 57 and several numbered township roads like 96th St NE, which define the agricultural grid typical of Rolette and Bottineau counties. The drainage pattern is dictated by small, winding waterways such as Willow Cr and Miller Cr, which connect various wetlands and smaller lakes like Platte Lake and Butte Lake. This 2017 edition documents the contemporary hydrography and topography of this unique northern prairie plateau.