2024 Map of Great Bend

About this map

Great Bend occupies a prominent position near the winding loops of the Wild Rice River in this modern survey of Richland County. The settlement patterns in this corner of North Dakota are defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, such as Co Rd 16 and 174th Ave SE, which intersect the natural meanders of the river. Local history is anchored by several rural burial sites, including the Zion United Methodist Cem and Trinity Cem, which reflect the community's longstanding social and religious foundations. Farther north, the landscape is drained by the South Branch Antelope Creek, while the Divet Farm Cem sits as a quiet landmark among the expansive fields of the Red River Valley. The map captures the enduring rural character of the region, where family-named landmarks and small-town centers persist amidst the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System.