2014 Map of Nelson Lake

About this map

Nelson Lake dominates the central landscape of this Oliver County region, serving as a primary water feature fed by Hagel Creek from the west. The terrain is defined by the prominent Square Butte and the drainage network of Square Butte Cr, which winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2014 survey captures the rural infrastructure of the area, characterized by a highly structured grid of section-line roads such as 33rd Ave SW and 25th St SW. The presence of ND-25 crossing the northern section provides the primary east-west transit corridor through this prairie landscape. The map reflects a modern topographical record of the North Dakota plains, where the interplay of managed water resources and agricultural access roads dictates the local geography.