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Harriston.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Minto lies about 3.5 miles southwest of Harriston by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Harriston, North Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Harriston, North Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWalsh County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Harriston on the map

THE HARRISTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

Harriston township has 34.3 square miles of land in Walsh County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain.

The former bed of glacial Lake Agassiz forms an exceptionally flat plain in the Red River valley. Thick lake sediments overlie older glacial deposits across this historic prairie landscape.

Regional context: Lake Agassiz Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Harriston and Walsh County

Harriston is associated with Walsh County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Walsh County

Harriston by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Harriston, or 0% of its total area. It is 1 percentage points lower than the 1% recorded for Walsh County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Harriston township has 23.9 times the land area of nearby Minto city (1.44 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Harriston land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Harriston

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Harriston. Check the Walsh County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin belongs to Lake Agassiz Plain. What do the parcel's elevation and drainage records show, and how does its road access connect across the flat former lakebed?

03

Check the route, beyond Minto

Minto is 3.5 miles southwest of the Harriston reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Harriston resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON HARRISTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 48.3263° N, 97.3171° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Harriston ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Walsh

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Walsh ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Harriston data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional North Dakota landowner resources

North Dakota water MapServices

Agency guide to well, drainage, survey, and other water-resource maps.

North Dakota risk-assessment map

DWR mapping for reviewing available flood-risk information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Harriston.

Minto lies about 3.5 miles southwest of Harriston by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Harriston in context

NSEWMinto · 3.5 miles1Pulaski · 5.4 miles2Ardoch · 5.8 miles3Oakwood · 6 miles4Walsh Centre · 6 miles5Grafton · 7.3 miles6OUTER RING: 7.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Minto3.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Pulaski5.4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Ardoch5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Oakwood6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Walsh Centre6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Grafton7.3 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within North Dakota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Harriston
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Harriston?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Walsh County. Harriston’s 34.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Harriston property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Harriston boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Minto as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.5 miles southwest of Harriston’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Harriston?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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