N.D. Cent. Code § 24-07-02: Established roads are public highways

Every road laid out by the proper authorities, as provided for in this chapter, from the laying out of which no appeal has been taken within the time limited for taking such appeal, hereby is declared a public highway to all intents and purposes, and all persons having refused or neglected to take an appeal, as provided for in this chapter, are debarred forever from any further redress.