2020 Map of Tilden

About this map

Tilden and the surrounding prairie of North Dakota are defined by a complex network of wetlands and coulees at the border of Benson and Ramsey counties. This 2020 landscape reveals the enduring presence of local community hubs such as Antiochia Cem and Big Coulee Cem, which serve as quiet markers of rural heritage. The hydrology is particularly prominent, with Pelican Lake and Lake Marie joined by the winding paths of Big Coulee and Little Coulee. A grid of section-line roads, including 64th Ave NE and 57th St NE, connects these water bodies to the primary north-south corridor of US Hwy 281. The map documents a classic Great Plains settlement pattern where small towns and family cemeteries are interspersed among glacial lakes such as Lake Yri and Silver Lake, reflecting the region's reliance on the natural drainage systems for both agriculture and local travel.