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Benson County Map, North Dakota

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Benson County, North Dakota

Benson Location Map North Dakota

Benson County stretches across north-central North Dakota. It’s mostly a land of lakes and rolling hills. The Spirit Lake Reservation occupies a significant portion of the county.

Fort Totten, a historic military outpost, now serves as a state historic site. Minnewaukan is the county seat and sits on the shores of Devils Lake. Outdoor recreation is a big draw here.

Farming is the backbone of the local economy. You’ll see fields of wheat, barley, and sunflowers stretching to the horizon. The county has a rich Native American heritage. Hunting and fishing are popular pastimes in Benson County.

CategoryDetails
County NameBenson County
County SeatMinnewaukan
PopulationApproximately 6,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMinnewaukan, Leeds, Maddock, Hamberg
Interstates and HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 1, North Dakota Highway 19
FIPS Code38-005
Total Area1,065 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesTowner County (North), Ramsey County (Northeast), Nelson County (East), Eddy County (Southeast), Wells County (Southwest), Pierce County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.3520° N, 99.2854° W
EtymologyNamed after Bertil W. Benson
Major LandmarksDevils Lake, Benson County Historical Society Museum
WebsiteBenson County Website

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