2024 Map of Balta SE

About this map

Battema Lake and Girard Lake dominate this landscape in the heart of Pierce County, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and prairie potholes. This region is characterized by the extensive Pierce County Waterfowl Production Area, which spans multiple sections across several townships, including t154n r74w, t153n r73w, and t152n r73w. The map reveals a strictly regulated grid of section lines and rural roads, such as 49th St NE and 28th Ave NE, that define the agricultural and conservation boundaries of the territory. The presence of numerous smaller, unnamed water bodies alongside the larger lakes indicates a terrain deeply shaped by glacial activity, providing critical habitat for migratory birds and local wildlife in this remote stretch of the North Dakota prairie.