Adams County Map, North Dakota

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Adams County, North Dakota

Adams County sits in the southwestern corner of North Dakota. It’s a place where the prairie meets the Badlands. Hettinger, the county seat, is the hub of activity here.
Ranching is big business. You’ll see cattle grazing on vast stretches of grassland. The county has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1907.
Locals are proud of their heritage and they celebrate it at the Dakota Buttes Museum in Hettinger. The landscape is covered with buttes and rolling hills. It’s beautiful in its own rugged way. There’s also some hunting and fishing opportunities.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Adams County |
County Seat | Hettinger |
Population | Approximately 2,400 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hettinger, Bowman, Scranton, Reeder |
Interstates and Highways | North Dakota Highway 12, North Dakota Highway 22 |
FIPS Code | 38-001 |
Total Area | 1,276 square miles (land and water) |
Adjacent Counties | Hettinger County (North), Grant County (Northeast), Sioux County (East), Corson County, South Dakota (Southeast), Perkins County, South Dakota (South), Harding County, South Dakota (Southwest), Bowman County (West), Slope County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
State | North Dakota |
Coordinates | 46.0075° N, 102.3936° W |
Etymology | Named after John Quincy Adams, a railroad agent |
Major Landmarks | Little Missouri National Grassland, Adams County Courthouse |
Website | Adams County Website |
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