2011 Map of Pursian Lake

About this map

Bethel Cemetery sits on a small rise overlooking a landscape defined by prairie potholes and glacial depressions in the early twenty-first century. This portion of Logan County is characterized by a stark, rectilinear grid of rural routes, including 50th St SE and 22nd Ave SE, which segment the terrain into large agricultural blocks. The natural hydrology is dominated by significant water bodies such as Pursian Lake and Stink Lake, along with numerous smaller, unnamed seasonal wetlands. The sparse distribution of named sites reflects the open, low-density settlement pattern of the region, where a single cemetery or lake serves as a primary waypoint for miles across the plains.