2020 Map of Hansboro

About this map

Hansboro sits at the northern edge of Towner County, positioned directly against the international boundary with the United States of America and Canada. This high-plains landscape is defined by the prairie potholes and small depressions characteristic of the region, punctuated by Hidden Island Coulee and the elongated waters of Armourdale Lake to the south. The settlement of Hansboro maintains a traditional grid centered on Main St and 3rd Ave, serving as a remote outpost in a vast agricultural territory. The grid of rural section roads, including Picton Rd and Cemetery Rd, facilitates movement between large tracts of farmland. Local history is anchored by the Hansboro Cem, located just north of the town site. This modern survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of North Dakota's borderlands, where the township and range system dictates the placement of every farmstead and thoroughfare.