2011 Map of Willow Lake

About this map

Willow Lake and Swan Lake dominate this prairie landscape in North Dakota, where the water table and natural topography create an intricate network of wetlands and seasonal potholes. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparse rural environment organized by a rigid section-line road grid, including 32nd Ave SE and 10th St Se. The terrain is characterized by these interior drainage basins typical of the region's glacial history. Apart from the primary arterial County Rd 4, the map reveals a quiet landscape of small water bodies and section roads such as 4th St Se and 35th Ave SE. The lack of named settlements or heavy industry highlights the preservation of a purely agricultural and hydrologic character in this part of Kidder County.