2020 Map of Petrified Lake

About this map

Petrified Lake and the surrounding prairie of Pierce County, North Dakota, dominate this landscape of the northern Great Plains. The area is characterized by a dense network of glacial potholes and permanent water bodies, including Round Lake and the southern reaches of Long Lake. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the small settlement of Ripplinger Strip stands as a point of human interest amidst the section-line roads and vast agricultural tracts. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features like Buffalo Coulee and Girard Lake, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns of this region. A strictly gridded road system, defined by routes such as 47th St NE and 32nd Ave NE, provides the primary structure for movement across the township and range divisions, showing the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern North Dakota countryside.