North Dakota Counties

Mountrail County sits in northwestern North Dakota, bordering the Missouri River in the southwest. The Bakken oil boom transformed this place.

Nelson County stretches across the eastern part of North Dakota. It’s lake country here. The Sheyenne River winds through the county.

Oliver County is in the middle of North Dakota. The Missouri River forms its eastern border. Center, aptly named, serves as the county seat.

Pembina County hugs the Canadian border in northeastern North Dakota. It’s one of the state’s oldest settled areas, and borders Minnesota.

Pierce County is right in the heart of North Dakota. Rugby is the geographical center of North America. There’s a monument there to prove it.

Ramsey County is in the northeastern part of North Dakota. Devils Lake dominates the south. It’s the largest natural body of water here.

Ransom County lies in southeastern North Dakota. The Sheyenne River meanders through its eastern half. Lisbon is the county seat.

Renville County is up in North Dakota’s north-central region. It’s a small county in terms of population. Mohall is the county seat.

Richland County occupies the southeastern corner. The Red River forms its eastern border with Minnesota. Wahpeton is the county seat.

Rolette County sits in north-central North Dakota, right up against the Canadian border. Rolla serves as the county seat.

Sargent County sits in close to the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Farmers here grow everything from soybeans to sunflowers.

Sheridan County lies in the heart of North Dakota. It’s not the biggest county, but it’s important. McClusky serves as the county seat.

Sioux County stretches across the southern border of North Dakota. It’s home to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

The Badlands paint a stunning backdrop in southwestern North Dakota in Slope County. It’s one of the least populous county in the state.

Welcome to the heart of western North Dakota’s oil country. Stark County is where the action is. The energy is palpable in this county.