2017 Map of Rangeley NE

About this map

Smoky Lake and a high concentration of ephemeral wetlands define this prairie landscape in McHenry County. The terrain is relatively flat, punctuated only by Bald Butte, a localized rise that provides a vantage point over the surrounding section lines. The map reveals a land divided by a rigid grid of rural roads, including 57th St NE and 14th Ave NE, which navigate around numerous small water bodies. Aside from the larger basins like Fresh Water Lake and Duckshire Lake, the area is densely pockmarked with unnamed prairie potholes. This hydrographic pattern suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to livestock grazing or wildlife habitat rather than dense residential development, maintaining the quiet character of the North Dakota plains.