2014 Map of Balta NW

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and scattered wetlands define this landscape along the border of McHenry Co and Pierce Co. This high-plains terrain is dominated by a series of significant water bodies, including Stony Lake, Kilgore Lake, and Smoky Lake, which serve as vital landmarks in an otherwise open agricultural expanse. The section-line road network, composed of routes like 16th Ave NE and 51st St NE, provides a rigid structure to the undulating topography typical of the North Dakota drift plain. To the northeast, the presence of Red Lake further illustrates the hydrology that has influenced land use and settlement patterns in this region. This survey captures the rural character of the area, highlighting how the natural drainage and elevation changes dictate the placement of transportation corridors across the county line.