2014 Map of Balfour

About this map

Balfour sits at the junction of modern transportation and the meandering natural drainage of the North Dakota prairie. This landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wintering River, which carves through the Wintering River Flats in the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. To the north, the elevation rises toward Hogback Ridge, a distinctive terrain feature that overlooks the surrounding wetlands and sloughs. The settlement of Balfour is centered near the intersection of Highway 53 and Old ND 52, reflecting a historical reliance on these primary corridors. Small bodies of water like Connie Slough are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the glacial prairie pothole geography typical of McHenry County. The grid of section roads, including Central Ave N and various numbered streets, provides a clear framework for the agricultural properties and rural homesteads that characterize this region of the Great Plains.