2020 Map of Balta

About this map

Balta and its surrounding prairie wetlands define this corner of Pierce County, where a grid of rural section lines creates a rhythmic pattern across the landscape. The settlement itself is centered near the intersection of 2nd Ave and 52nd St NE, serving as a hub for the scattered homesteads of the region. Local history is anchored at the Mount Carmel Cem, located just west of the town center. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial depressions, most notably Red Lake, Davis Lake, and Ranch Lake, which interrupt the agricultural geometry. These water bodies, along with the extensive network of wetlands identified by the FWS National Wetlands Inventory, reflect a landscape where the natural hydrography and human-made road network must coexist. The prevalence of numbered roads like 24th Ave NE and 56th St NE underscores the precision of the Public Land Survey System in organizing this North Dakota territory.