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2020 Map of McKenna Lake North

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of McKenna Lake North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The prairie landscape of south-central North Dakota is dominated by the sprawling waters of McKenna Lake, which occupies a significant portion of the southern township sections. The city of Napoleon sits at the southeastern edge of the lake, serving as a focal point for the region's agricultural and social life. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 29th Ave SE and 60th St SE, which define the agrarian layout of the surrounding plains.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Napoleon Cem and the Saint Philip Catholic Cem, both situated near the northern outskirts of town. These sites, along with the detailed residential grid of Napoleon, provide a clear view of the community's footprint as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map effectively illustrates the relationship between the small-town settlement and the extensive wetland systems and intermittent lake beds that characterize this part of Logan County.