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1971 Map of Pleasant Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pleasant Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pleasant Lake sits at the heart of this North Dakota landscape, straddling the county line between Pierce and Benson Counties. The small community of the same name is positioned along the Burlington Northern railroad, which cuts east-to-west through a terrain characterized by numerous glacial depressions and wetlands. The geography is defined by an extensive network of conservation lands, including the Pleasant Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, protecting diverse water bodies such as Broken Bone Lake and Horseshoe Lake.

Regional topography is further marked by Reno Valley and the distinct elevation of Broken Bone Hill. The survey reveals a landscape of dispersed agriculture and conservation, where section lines and field boundaries intersect with natural features like Rush Lake and Mud Lake. Local industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the refuges, while a public Picnic Area on the lake shore highlights the area's recreational use during the early 1970s.