2017 Map of Riga

About this map

Riga sits at the center of this landscape in McHenry County, where the plains of North Dakota are marked by a complex network of glacial potholes and wetlands. The terrain is defined by its water, notably Buffalo Lodge Lake in the northwest and Rock Lake near the center, which together create a vital corridor for migratory birds. This significance is officially recognized in the McHenry County Waterfowl Production Area shown in the northeast corner. For those tracing family roots in the area, the presence of the Thompson Cem near the central section provides a specific point of reference within the rural grid of section lines and township boundaries. The map reflects a region shaped by agricultural geometry, with a meticulous grid of roads such as 66th St N and 4th Ave N connecting the scattered homesteads and water bodies.