2024 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

The Little Muddy River winds through this Williams County landscape, carving a valley between the upland plateaus of northwestern North Dakota. The area is defined by its glacial prairie potholes and wetland depressions, most notably the Williams County Waterfowl Production Area which surrounds the eponymous Twin Lakes. This 2024 survey reflects a rural township structure organized by a rigid grid of local roads like 135th Ave NW and 70th St NW. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies key community anchors including Bethesda Cem in the north and East Fork Cem near the southern boundary. Significant hydrological features such as Erdahl Slough, Marple Slough, and the southern reach of Blacktail Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and conservation efforts in this Missouri Plateau region.