Devils Lake, County seat in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States.
Devils Lake sits at an elevation of 441 meters, featuring rolling hills, open plains, and a large natural body of water nearby.
Founded in 1882, the city developed into a regional economic center, supporting agriculture, tourism, and various service industries in North Dakota.
The Dakota people named this location using their words mni wak'áŋ, referring to the water source they considered sacred in their traditions.
The city contains essential infrastructure including hospitals, schools, shopping centers, and maintains regular water quality monitoring through the USGS.
Devils Lake encompasses a drainage basin of 3,800 square miles, collecting 86 percent of the water runoff in northeastern North Dakota.
Location: Ramsey County
Inception: 1882
Elevation above the sea: 441 m
Website: http://ci.devils-lake.nd.us
GPS coordinates: 48.11667,-98.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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