2011 Map of Belden

About this map

Belden serves as the primary point of settlement in this northern Plains landscape, situated amidst a dense network of prairie potholes and wetlands in Mountrail County. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the region's agricultural character, defined by a rigid grid of gravel roads such as 79th Ave NW and 57th St NW. The map reveals important community sites, including Bethany Cemetery and Belden Field, which provide focal points for local history and genealogy. The terrain is characterized by numerous small, scattered bodies of water that punctuate the section lines, reflecting the unique glacial topography of the North Dakota landscape during the early 21st century.