2024 Map of Pursian Lake

About this map

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking a significant conservation corridor in the Missouri Coteau region. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial potholes and alkaline basins, including Pursian Lake and the aptly named Stink Lake further south. This map captures the section lines and rural infrastructure at the triple junction of Kidder, Emmons, and Logan counties, where the high concentration of wetlands is preserved through the Kidder County Waterfowl Production Area and the Emmons County Waterfowl Production Area. A singular historic anchor, the Bethel Cem, sits along 50th St SE, providing a vital touchpoint for genealogists researching the early homesteading families of this prairie region. The grid of gravel roads like 24th Ave SE and 48th St SE provides a window into the enduring agricultural layout of central North Dakota.