2011 Map of Lostwood

About this map

White Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Mountrail County region, its irregular shoreline providing a significant hydrological anchor for the surrounding prairie. To the north, the small settlement of Lostwood serves as a central point in a grid of section-line roads, including 81st Ave NW and 73rd St NW. The terrain is characterized by the glacial potholes typical of the Missouri Coteau, where features like Kittelson Slough and numerous unnamed smaller wetlands indicate a landscape shaped by internal drainage. In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the location of Wassaic marks another point of settlement within this agricultural and waterfowl-rich environment. The 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring rural character of the area, defined by its sparse population and heavy reliance on the natural water bodies that dot the high plains.