Map of Benson County, North Dakota

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Map of Benson County - Benson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Benson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Benson County located in the map, major cities in Benson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

About Benson County Map, North Dakota: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Benson County, North Dakota

Benson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Minnewaukan. As per 2020 census, the population of Benson County is 5809 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,389 sq mi (3,597 km2). Benson County was established on 1883.p> <

Benson County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Minnewaukan
Largest City/Town	Fort Totten
Established	1883 (organized 1884)
Total Area	1,439.4 sq mi (3,728.0 sq km)
Land Area	1,388.6 sq mi (3,596.4 sq km)
Water Area	50.8 sq mi (131.6 sq km)
Population	5,964 (Census 2020)
Population Density	4.3 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 2, US Highway 281, North Dakota Highway 19, North Dakota Highway 20, North Dakota Highway 57
Major Rivers	Sheyenne River, Mauvais Coulee
Neighboring Counties	Towner, Ramsey, Eddy, Wells, Pierce, Rolette
Famous For	Spirit Lake Reservation, Devils Lake, White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, fishing and wildlife
Top Attractions	White Horse Hill National Game Preserve, Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Nation, St. Michael Recreation Area
Official Website	Official Website

About Benson County, North Dakota

Benson County is located in the north-central part of North Dakota and was established in 1883. The county seat is Minnewaukan, while Fort Totten is the largest community. Much of the county lies within the Spirit Lake Reservation and along the shores of Devils Lake, making it one of the state's most important areas for outdoor recreation, fishing, and wildlife habitat.

Cities and Towns in Benson County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Minnewaukan (county seat)	224	48.0713°N, 99.2524°W
Fort Totten	1,012	47.9808°N, 98.9940°W
Maddock	402	47.9606°N, 99.5321°W
Leeds	427	48.2880°N, 99.4371°W
Warwick	55	47.8560°N, 98.7184°W
Knox	22	48.3457°N, 99.6962°W
Brinsmade	30	48.2486°N, 99.1776°W
Oberon	101	47.9218°N, 99.1496°W
Tokio	24	48.8350°N, 98.8256°W
Churchs Ferry	12	48.2708°N, 99.2057°W
St. Michael (CDP)	368	47.9805°N, 98.9928°W
Wood Lake (CDP)	410	47.9434°N, 99.3840°W

Best Golf Courses in Benson County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Leeds Country Club	Leeds	48.2900°N, 99.4350°W
Maddock Community Golf Course	Maddock	47.9580°N, 99.5300°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Benson County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 2 - east-west route connecting Devils Lake, Rugby, and Grand Forks
US Highway 281 - north-south route linking Benson County with Canada and central North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 19 - serves Minnewaukan and surrounding communities
North Dakota Highway 20 - connects Devils Lake region with neighboring counties
North Dakota Highway 57 - provides access to Spirit Lake Nation communities

Neighboring Counties of Benson County

Rolette County (north)
Towner County (northeast)
Ramsey County (east)
Eddy County (south)
Wells County (southwest)
Pierce County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Benson County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
White Horse Hill National Game Preserve	Near Fort Totten	Bison herds, elk, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing
Devils Lake	Minnewaukan Area	World-class fishing and boating
Spirit Lake Nation	Fort Totten	Native American heritage and cultural history
Fort Totten State Historic Site	Fort Totten	Historic military post and museum
St. Michael Recreation Area	St. Michael	Camping, boating, and lake access
Minnewaukan Flats	Minnewaukan	Scenic views of Devils Lake
Leeds Community Park	Leeds	Local recreation and events
Mauvais Coulee Wildlife Area	Countywide	Birdwatching and prairie habitat
Wood Lake Area	Wood Lake	Fishing and outdoor recreation
Benson County Courthouse	Minnewaukan	Historic county landmark

Distance from Benson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Minnewaukan to Devils Lake (Ramsey County), North Dakota - 27 mi (43 km)
Minnewaukan to Rugby (Pierce County), North Dakota - 52 mi (84 km)
Minnewaukan to New Rockford (Eddy County), North Dakota - 43 mi (69 km)
Minnewaukan to Carrington (Foster County), North Dakota - 68 mi (109 km)
Minnewaukan to Cando (Towner County), North Dakota - 47 mi (76 km)
Minnewaukan to Rolla (Rolette County), North Dakota - 67 mi (108 km)
Minnewaukan to Harvey (Wells County), North Dakota - 69 mi (111 km)
Minnewaukan to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 110 mi (177 km)
Minnewaukan to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 121 mi (195 km)
Minnewaukan to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 167 mi (269 km)
Minnewaukan to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 126 mi (203 km)
Minnewaukan to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 170 mi (274 km)
Minnewaukan to Wahpeton (Richland County), North Dakota - 205 mi (330 km)
Minnewaukan to Bottineau (Bottineau County), North Dakota - 97 mi (156 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Benson County Map, North Dakota