2011 Map of Rush Lake

About this map

Glacial depressions and prairie potholes dominate this corner of Ward County, where the landscape is defined by the shifting shorelines of Rush Lake and the connected waters of Nelson and Carlson Lakes. The topography here is relatively level, organized by a strict cardinal grid of rural roads such as 233rd Ave SE and 128th St SW. These section-line roads trace the agricultural heritage of the region, providing access to the scattered wetlands that dot the northern Great Plains. The water bodies represented on this map vary in size and permanence, reflecting the local hydrology of the Souris River basin. Unlike more developed regions, this area remains characterized by its open spaces and the intersection of rural thoroughfares like 100th St SW and 303rd Ave SW, which facilitate the transport of goods across this sparsely populated prairie landscape.