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Huff is located in North Dakota
Huff
Huff
Location in North Dakota
Huff is located in the United States
Huff
Huff
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Morton
Elevation
1,657 ft (505 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1029567

Huff is a very small, quiet place in Morton County, North Dakota. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a settlement without its own official town government, like a mayor or town council. Huff is located about 20 miles south of Bismarck, North Dakota, right on the Missouri River. It sits at the top of Lake Oahe, which is a large reservoir created by a dam. You can find Huff along North Dakota Highway 1806.

Discovering Huff

Huff is found in the state of North Dakota, within Morton County. It's right next to the important Missouri River. The community is also located at the start of Lake Oahe. This lake is actually a huge reservoir, which is a big man-made lake. It was created by building a dam across the river.

Historic Site Nearby

Close to Huff, you'll find the Huff Archeological Site. This site is very important because it's a U.S. National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place recognized by the United States government for its special historical value. Archeological sites are places where scientists study human history by digging up old objects and structures.

What Huff is Like Today

As of 2018, very few people live in Huff, probably less than 15. There are no businesses operating there anymore. If you visit the townsite, you can see the remains of a one-room schoolhouse. There's also an old, abandoned repair shop and gas station. A few homes are still occupied by residents. You can also see a stone church that has been restored.

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