Bowman County Map, North Dakota

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Bowman County, North Dakota

The southwestern corner of North Dakota is home to Bowman County. Wide open spaces define this rural area. Bowman is the county seat and serves as the local hub.
You’ll find dinosaurs here (or at least their fossils). The Pioneer Trails Regional Museum showcases the area’s prehistoric past. Oil development has brought new opportunities to the county.
Ranching and farming are the economic mainstays. The annual PRCA rodeo brings cowboys from far and wide. The night sky here is something to behold. That’s why star-gazing is a popular pastime here.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Bowman County |
County Seat | Bowman |
Population | Approximately 3,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bowman, Rhame, Scranton, Marmarth |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 12, North Dakota Highway 85 |
FIPS Code | 38-011 |
Total Area | 1,885 square miles (land and water) |
Adjacent Counties | Slope County (North), Adams County (East), Harding County, South Dakota (South), Fallon County, Montana (West) |
Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
State | North Dakota |
Coordinates | 46.2856° N, 103.5418° W |
Etymology | Named after Dakota territorial legislator Edward M. Bowman |
Major Landmarks | Bowman County Historical Society Museum, Little Missouri River |
Website | Bowman County Website |
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