2020 Map of Pekin NW

About this map

Stump Lake and its evolving shoreline dominate this section of Nelson County, where the fluctuating water levels characteristic of the region’s endorheic basins are clearly visible. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and permanent water bodies, including Swan Lake, Rose Lake, and Coon Lake, which reflect the glacial history of the North Dakota prairies. Elevation changes are subtle across this terrain, though Blue Mtn provides a distinct topographic rise in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle. The human imprint is defined by a rigid section-line road grid, with routes like Co RD 23, Co RD 15, and Co RD 4 providing access to the agricultural parcels that surround these shifting waters. This survey captures a moment in the modern era where the interaction between the natural prairie potholes and the regional road network is precisely delineated.