Antenna structures in Benson County, North Dakota
At a glance
Benson County, North Dakota has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 17th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.7% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1246091 near Minnewaukan at 232 m (762 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Benson County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 27 registrations, Benson County ranks 17th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 101 m, about 25% above the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 232 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Benson County?
The most common filed structure type in Benson County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 2 dismantled, 1 terminated and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Benson County?
North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Benson County, with 4 of the 27. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (3), CCATT LLC (3) and OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Benson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Benson County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Fort Totten (5), Maddock (4), Devils Lake (4), Minnewaukan (3) and Leeds (3).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Benson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnewaukan · 1246091 | 232 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Fort Totten · 1002445 | 158 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Fort Totten · 1011855 | 158 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Brinsmade · 1038734 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Churchs Ferry · 1248040 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Leeds · 1048751 | 135 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | York · 1049782 | 126 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Maddock · 1290313 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Warwick · 1316131 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Fort Totten · 1039541 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Devils Lake · 1039996 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Fort Totten · 1063045 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Fort Totten · 1323834 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Warwick · 1323836 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Esmond · 1039540 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Devils Lake · 1051105 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Maddock · 1284976 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Minnewaukan · 1045825 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Minnewaukan · 1307070 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Maddock · 1047050 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Fessenden · 1254395 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Devils Lake · 1060592 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Devils Lake · 1049780 | 66 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 24 | York · 1274683 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Maddock · 1049123 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 26 | Leeds · 1287578 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Leeds · 1290753 | 12 m | Monopole | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Benson County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Benson County, North Dakota, 23 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Benson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Benson County is registration 1246091, a tower near Minnewaukan at 232 m (762 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Benson County?
North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Benson County (4), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (3).
What kind of towers are in Benson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 27 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Benson County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/benson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).