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2020 Map of Westby Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Westby Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and seasonal wetlands define this section of the northern Great Plains along the border of Burke and Mountrail counties. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, ranging from the prominent Westby Lake and Hoover Lake to the elongated Ford Slough. These natural basins are separated by low rises in the terrain, reflecting the distinct geological character of the Missouri Coteau region. In the northern reaches, Blanc Lake sits amidst a scattering of smaller depressions, highlighting the intricate drainage patterns of this sparsely populated area.

Transportation is limited to a strict cardinal grid of section-line roads, such as 83rd St NW and 78th St NW. This layout underscores the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on North Dakota's rural development. The lack of concentrated settlements or industrial features emphasizes the agricultural and migratory waterfowl value of these native prairie wetlands during the early twenty-first century.