2020 Map of Balta NW

About this map

Smoky Lake and several other prominent basins characterize this corner of the North Dakota prairie, marking a landscape defined by its glacial wetlands and prairie potholes. This 2020 survey of the border between McHenry County and Pierce County reveals a highly organized section line road network, including corridors like 19th Ave NE and 52nd St NE, which slice through the township and range divisions. The distribution of water bodies such as Kilgore Lake, Stony Lake, and the smaller Red Lake suggest a terrain where agriculture must navigate around significant seasonal and permanent water. The map provides a clear look at the modern rural infrastructure of t155n r74w and surrounding townships, where the grid-like precision of the roads stands in sharp contrast to the irregular, natural shorelines of the northern plains.