2011 Map of Petrified Lake

About this map

Petrified Lake and its surrounding prairie pothole wetlands define this section of Pierce County, North Dakota. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of shallow water bodies, including Girard Lake, Round Lake, and the slender profile of Long Lake to the east. This 2011 survey reveals a strictly organized section-line road network that segments the terrain into a precise grid of agricultural and conservation lands. The geometry of routes like 46th St NE and 31st Ave NE demonstrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Northern Plains. While the area lacks dense settlements, the map provides an essential look at the hydrography and topography of the region before modern climatic shifts might alter these sensitive wetland boundaries.