2020 Map of Benedict SW

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Glacial potholes and small wetlands dominate this section of the Missouri Plateau along the border of Ward and McLean counties. The landscape is defined by its agrarian grid, where section lines double as local transit corridors like 373rd Ave SE and 28th St NW. These roads connect isolated religious and community landmarks that speak to the area's ethnic and denominational history. Notable sites include the Church of God Cem in the northern reaches and the Second Russian Baptist Cem further east, reflecting the diverse pioneer heritage of the North Dakota prairie. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Saint Mathew Cem sits near the intersection of 25th St NW, while the route of Old Hwy 83 cuts through the southwestern corner, tracing an earlier era of regional travel before modern highway realignments.