Grahams Island
Grahams Island is an island in Devils Lake, a lake just outside the city of Devils Lake, North Dakota, which covers approximately 9 sq mi (23 km2).[1]
  Grahams Island  Grahams Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Devils Lake |
| Coordinates | 48°03′14″N 99°05′48″W |
| Highest elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Administration | |
| State | North Dakota |
| Counties | Benson, Ramsey |
People live on the island year-round, although the population increases during the warmer months. The island has one school. The North and Central parts of the island are farms, with dense forest in the South and Southwest.[2]
Grahams Island State Park (part of Devils Lake State Park) is in the Southeast. The park, covering 1,122 acres (4.54 km2), is a recreation area for boating, fishing, and camping.
Most of the island lies in the unorganized territory of Lallie North, in Benson County, while its easternmost portion lies in Poplar Grove Township, in Ramsey County.
See also
References
- "Feature Detail Report for: Grahams Island". USGNIS. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- "The Flooding of Grahams Island". Ghosts of North Dakota. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
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