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McHenry County Map, North Dakota

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McHenry County, North Dakota

McHenry Location Map North Dakota

McHenry County sprawls across north-central North Dakota. Towner is the county seat. It’s tiny in terms of population. But it has a whole lot of character.

The Souris River snakes through the county. It’s prone to flooding now and then. Locals take it in stride. Velva, Upham, and Granville are other small towns.

The county has deep Scandinavian roots. You might spot lefse at church potlucks. Farmers grow wheat, barley, and canola. Honey production is big business too. If you’re looking for elbow room, McHenry County has plenty.

CategoryDetails
County nameMcHenry County
County seatTowner
PopulationApproximately 5,500
Cities, towns, and communitiesTowner, Velva, Upham, Granville, Drake, Bantry, Karlsruhe
Interstates and highwaysU.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 52, North Dakota Highway 41, North Dakota Highway 14
FIPS code38-049
Total area (land and water)1,912 square miles (Land: 1,874 sq mi, Water: 38 sq mi)
Adjacent counties (and direction)Bottineau County (North), Pierce County (East), Sheridan County (Southeast), McLean County (Southwest), Ward County (West), Renville County (Northwest)
Time zoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.4750° N, 100.7247° W
EtymologyNamed after James McHenry, a prominent early settler and entrepreneur
Major landmarksMouse River, Lake Darling Dam, Denbigh Experimental Forest
WebsiteMcHenry County Website

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