2011 Map of Black Hammer Hill

About this map

Big Slough and the winding Sheyenne River define this corner of Benson County, where the prairie landscape is punctuated by a series of glacial lakes. In the center of the sheet, the waters of Norway Lake, Goose Lake, and Zumpf Lake are surrounded by a rigid grid of section-line roads, such as 51st Ave NE and 27th St NE. The topography is relatively level, interrupted primarily by the elevation of Black Hammer Hill in the eastern portion of the survey. For those researching local burial sites or family connections, Trinity Cemetery sits near the southern edge of the map, adjacent to the wide drainage of the slough. This 2011 survey reflects the enduring rural character of the North Dakota plains, with sparse development and a landscape focused on natural water features and organized agriculture.