2024 Map of Lostwood Lakes

About this map

Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the prairie pothole region, where a complex network of glacial lakes and sloughs defines the landscape. The geography is characterized by varying water bodies, from the expansive Upper Lostwood Lake and Lower Lostwood Lake to smaller, distinct features like Dead Dog Slough and Pauls Slough. The area's human history is marked by small rural burial sites, including the Nasareth Cem in the northeast and the Hide and Stone Cem further south. This map also tracks the transition between Burke and Mountrail Counties, showing the protected conservation lands of the Mountrail County Waterfowl Production Area. A grid of section-line roads, such as 80th St NW and 76th St NW, provides access to this waterfowl-rich environment.