2017 Map of Shell Lake

About this map

Shell Lake and the winding course of Shell Creek dominate this prairie landscape in Mountrail County, where the topography is defined by numerous small wetlands and glacial depressions typical of the region. The map preserves the location of local spiritual and family anchors, specifically the Shell Creek Lutheran Cem situated along 55th St NW and the Trinity Lutheran Cem further south. This 2017 survey reflects a largely agricultural and rural character, organized by a strict section-line road grid including 68th Ave NW and 50th St NW. The drainage patterns of Shell Cr provide a natural counterpoint to the geometric regularity of the land survey system, illustrating how water and terrain have historically influenced the placement of homesteads and community sites across these townships.