2011 Map of Rice Lake

About this map

Hesnault sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, where the township and range survey system has left a distinct grid of section-line roads. This network, defined by routes such as 177th Ave SW and 170th St SW, reveals a pattern of agricultural land division typical of the Great Plains. The hydrology of the area is characterized by numerous small potholes and depressions, with the most significant being Rice Lake in the southeast. Circled by N Rice Lake Rd and S Rice Lake Rd, this water body provides a central landmark for the surrounding rural community. The map's detailed documentation of rural addresses and unpaved section-line trails reflects the modern organization of Ward County's agricultural interior.