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2020 Map of Rice Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rice Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hesnault and the surrounding prairie of Ward County are captured in this 2020 survey, showing the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System. The landscape is defined by its small, scattered wetlands and the prominent Rice Lake, which serves as a central hydrological feature for the region. Historical markers of the early settlers are preserved in the form of several small burying grounds, including Early Settlers Cem and Rose Valley Cem, which provide essential points of interest for genealogists tracing local family roots.

The township structure is clearly defined by roads like Co Hwy 20 and Co Hwy 13, which intersect at right angles across the landscape. The inclusion of the Anna Township Cem further highlights the local organization of these rural communities. This map documents a quiet, agricultural corner of North Dakota where the original township divisions remain the primary framework for modern settlement and transport.