2014 Map of Rush Lake

About this map

Glacial depressions and prairie potholes define the landscape of Ward County in this modern survey, where water bodies like Rush Lake and Nelson and Carlson Lakes serve as the primary landmarks. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small, unnamed wetlands and ponds scattered across a grid of section-line roads. This area of North Dakota maintains a traditional rural structure, with connectivity provided by ND-23 running east-to-west across the northern portion of the quadrangle. Local travel relies on a network of named gravel and dirt routes, including 233RD Ave SW and 128TH St SW. The map illustrates a contemporary view of the region's hydrography, showing how local drainage patterns and water levels influence the placement of infrastructure in this agricultural and prairie environment.