Map of Burke County, North Dakota

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

About Burke 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 Burke County, North Dakota

Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Bowbells. As per 2020 census, the population of Burke County is 2158 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,104 sq mi (2,859 km2). Burke County was established on 1910.

Burke County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Bowbells
Largest City/Town	Bowbells
Established	1910
Total Area	1,129.6 sq mi (2,925.7 sq km)
Land Area	1,104.8 sq mi (2,861.4 sq km)
Water Area	24.8 sq mi (64.3 sq km)
Population	2,196 (Census 2020)
Population Density	2.0 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 52, North Dakota Highway 5, North Dakota Highway 8, North Dakota Highway 50
Major Rivers	Des Lacs River, White Earth River
Neighboring Counties	Divide, Renville, Mountrail, Ward, and Rural Municipality of Estevan (Saskatchewan)
Famous For	Prairie pothole wetlands, agriculture, hunting, birdwatching, and proximity to the Canadian border
Top Attractions	Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, Burke County Museum, Powers Lake Recreation Area
Official Website	Official Website

About Burke County, North Dakota

Burke County is located in northwestern North Dakota along the Canadian border and was established in 1910. The county seat is Bowbells, which is also the largest city. The county consists largely of prairie farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat, making it an important agricultural region and a popular destination for waterfowl hunting and outdoor recreation.

Cities and Towns in Burke County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Bowbells (county seat)	315	48.8036°N, 102.2463°W
Powers Lake	381	48.5669°N, 102.6444°W
Portal	128	48.9950°N, 102.5485°W
Flaxton	66	48.9075°N, 102.3938°W
Lignite	136	48.8131°N, 102.5665°W
Columbus	133	48.9014°N, 102.7807°W
Northgate	22	48.9972°N, 102.2413°W
Coteau	16	48.7348°N, 102.5857°W
Battleview (CDP)	17	48.9917°N, 102.6306°W

Best Golf Courses in Burke County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Powers Lake Golf Club	Powers Lake	48.5677°N, 102.6488°W
Bowbells Country Club Golf Course	Bowbells	48.8062°N, 102.2521°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Burke County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 52 - east-west route connecting Burke County with Minot, Williston, and the Canadian border crossing at Portal
North Dakota Highway 5 - serves communities along the northern portion of the county
North Dakota Highway 8 - north-south route connecting Powers Lake, Stanley, and southern North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 50 - links Bowbells with surrounding agricultural communities
County roads provide access to wildlife refuges, farms, ranches, and border communities

Neighboring Counties of Burke County

Divide County (west)
Renville County (east)
Ward County (southeast)
Mountrail County (south)
Rural Municipality of Estevan, Saskatchewan (north)

What are Top Attractions in Burke County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge	Near Powers Lake	Prairie wetlands, birdwatching, and wildlife habitat
Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge	Eastern County	Migratory birds, scenic wetlands, and nature observation
Powers Lake	Powers Lake	Fishing, boating, camping, and recreation
Burke County Museum	Bowbells	Local history exhibits and pioneer artifacts
Portal International Border Crossing	Portal	Major gateway between North Dakota and Saskatchewan
Lostwood Lake	Near Powers Lake	Wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities
Bowbells City Park	Bowbells	Community events and recreation
Powers Lake Recreation Area	Powers Lake	Outdoor activities and camping
Prairie Pothole Region	Countywide	Important waterfowl habitat and hunting area
Lignite Historic Area	Lignite	Coal mining heritage and local history

Distance from Burke County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Bowbells to Powers Lake (Burke County), North Dakota - 21 mi (34 km)
Bowbells to Portal (Burke County), North Dakota - 26 mi (42 km)
Bowbells to Columbus (Burke County), North Dakota - 33 mi (53 km)
Bowbells to Crosby (Divide County), North Dakota - 33 mi (53 km)
Bowbells to Mohall (Renville County), North Dakota - 31 mi (50 km)
Bowbells to Stanley (Mountrail County), North Dakota - 48 mi (77 km)
Bowbells to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 92 mi (148 km)
Bowbells to Williston (Williams County), North Dakota - 88 mi (142 km)
Bowbells to Bottineau (Bottineau County), North Dakota - 83 mi (134 km)
Bowbells to Rugby (Pierce County), North Dakota - 116 mi (187 km)
Bowbells to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 197 mi (317 km)
Bowbells to Estevan, Saskatchewan - 29 mi (47 km)
Bowbells to Weyburn, Saskatchewan - 83 mi (134 km)
Bowbells to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 315 mi (507 km)
Bowbells to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 250 mi (402 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Burke County Map, North Dakota