2020 Map of Rennie Lake

About this map

Lignite sits at the northern edge of this Burke County landscape, serving as the primary anchor in a region defined by its prairie potholes and agricultural grid. The terrain is characterized by numerous small wetlands and larger bodies such as Shallow Lake and the namesake Rennie Lake. These water features are part of a larger drainage system involving the East Branch Short Creek and its various tributaries, including the E Br Short Cr which meanders through the eastern sections. The map reveals a highly structured rural landscape where a network of section-line roads, such as 84th Ave NW and 100th St NW, divides the land into the precise townships of t162n r92w and t162n r91w. This layout reflects the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the North Dakota plains, connecting isolated farmsteads via routes like Co Rd 8 and Township Rd.