2011 Map of Michigan West

About this map

Mapes sits as a primary point of reference in this Nelson County landscape, positioned along the east-west transit corridor that defines the southern half of the quadrangle. The surrounding terrain is characterized by the prairie pothole geography typical of the region, featuring significant water bodies such as Lake Laretta, Lake Mary, and Rose Lake. These lakes, along with McHugh Slough and Fiske Lake, create a fragmented surface of water and wetland that has historically influenced the placement of roads and farmsteads. The section-line grid is well-established by routes like 111th Ave NE and 47th St NE, showing a landscape deeply committed to agricultural development while navigating the numerous natural basins of the Dakotas.