2024 Map of Belden SW

About this map

Little Knife River meanders through the northwest corner of this Mountrail County landscape, defining the topography of the northern Missouri Plateau. The terrain is characterized by the intricate drainage patterns and small wetlands typical of the prairie pothole region, appearing here in its contemporary 2024 state. A precise section-line road network, including 85th Ave NW and 49th St NW, imposes a rigid human geometry upon the undulating plains. This alignment reflects the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System, which organized the Dakotas into townships like t154n r92w and t153n r91w. The map documents the rural infrastructure of today, where local connectors and 4WD trails provide access to the vast agricultural and energy-producing lands of western North Dakota.