2017 Map of Rennie Lake

About this map

Rennie Lake and its surrounding prairie wetlands define this corner of Burke County, where the glaciated landscape of the Missouri Plateau is evident in numerous small potholes and basins. The terrain is characterized by water bodies like Black Slough and the expansive Shallow Lake, which were historically vital for local drainage and waterfowl habitat. The hydrology of the area is further marked by the winding path of E Br Short Cr, which meanders through the central and eastern sections of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey reflects a largely agricultural and rural landscape, organized by a strict grid of section lines and county roads such as Co Rd 4 and Co Rd 8. The map documents the persistent rural character of North Dakota, where large-scale land management and natural drainage patterns remain the primary features of the physical geography.