Blog · October 14, 2026 · North Dakota
Burleigh County Plat Book in North Dakota
What a Burleigh County plat book is, where to track down one around Regan, and the free map that covers the gaps.
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Old copies of the Burleigh County plat book turn up at auctions and in kitchen drawers around Wing, and new ones are harder to track down. Below is how to track one down for Burleigh County, ND, and what the online map does better.
What a Burleigh County plat book is
A plat book, sometimes called a land atlas, displays each township in Burleigh County as a page, with ownership blocks labeled by owner name and approximate acreage. Don't confuse it with a subdivision plat on file for lots in Bismarck; that recorded plat is a legal document, while the atlas is a reference.
Finding the tract on the Burleigh County map
For land around Wilton, open the Burleigh County parcel viewer; it's the map Burleigh County itself publishes. Click any Burleigh County parcel near Regan to open its record: owner, parcel ID and assessed acreage are typically listed. Bookmark our Burleigh County page too; it tracks the official North Dakota link if it moves and lists the maps around Regan.
Towns and land across Burleigh County
Bismarck is the county seat, and Lincoln, Regan, Wilton, and Wing are among the other towns on the county map. Smaller places such as Apple Valley, Driscoll, and Menoken appear on the Burleigh County map as little clusters of lots. Burleigh County had an estimated 100,012 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 1,633 square miles. The Burleigh County map mixes subdivision lots near Regan with farm and wooded tracts farther out.
Current and older editions
Whether a current Burleigh County edition exists varies, so ask locally in Regan before ordering; county offices often know if one is in print. Older editions are useful for family history around Bismarck, showing who held a farm decades ago.
Using the Burleigh County map as a modern plat book
For current ownership, the free Burleigh County parcel viewer beats any printed book: owners update as deeds are processed, and you can click any tract near Regan. Phone signal can be thin near Arena, so save the parcel IDs you need before you head out.
Atlas details and limits
Plat book pages for Burleigh County typically include an index of owners, so you can track down a family name near Regan without knowing the township. Acreage printed in a county atlas is approximate; the deed and a licensed survey decide the real figure for a tract near Regan. Genealogists in North Dakota often pair an old Burleigh County atlas with deed records to follow a farm through the generations.
Making your own atlas of Burleigh County
Comparing two Burleigh County editions side by side displays when a farm near Bismarck was split or sold. If you can't track down a printed edition, a screenshot of each township from the county map works as a decent homemade atlas for the area around Wing.
Work and land use in Burleigh County
Burleigh County's 2022 business count was 3,201 establishments, with construction, retail trade, and other services the largest groups. Pipeline transportation and air transportation make up an above-average share of Burleigh County businesses, a clue to how land around Bismarck gets used.
Deeds and plats behind the Burleigh County map
For land near Bismarck, the deed itself lives in the county recording office, and the map is an index to it. Easements and access rights near Lincoln live in recorded documents, so read the deed, not just the county map.
Quick answers for Burleigh County
Is there a current plat book for Burleigh County, North Dakota?
It depends on whether a publisher has a county edition in print; local offices in Wing typically know.
Is the Burleigh County, North Dakota online map better than a plat book?
For current owners near Bismarck, yes; the county parcel viewer updates as deeds are processed.
Does a Burleigh County plat book show property lines?
Only roughly; a Burleigh County plat book is a reference, so a licensed survey decides the real line.
Is a plat book the same as a recorded plat for a lot in Wing?
No; a lot in Wing answers to its recorded plat, and the county atlas is just a reference.
Where can I track down old plat books for Burleigh County, North Dakota?
Some libraries and historical societies keep older Burleigh County atlases; ask what's available near Bismarck.
Open the official Burleigh County, ND parcel map Burleigh County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.