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McKenzie County Map, North Dakota

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McKenzie County, North Dakota

McKenzie Location Map North Dakota

The Badlands dominate the western reaches of McKenzie County. It’s a rugged, otherworldly landscape. Oil rigs cover the horizon these days. The boom has brought big changes.

Watford City is the county seat and it has exploded in size. New schools, hotels, and businesses have sprung up left and right. Ranching remains important despite the oil. Cowboys still ride the range here.

The county also encompasses part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Yep, the North Unit. Bison roam free there, just like in the old days. The Missouri River carves its way through to form the northern border.

CategoryDetails
County NameMcKenzie County
County SeatWatford City
PopulationApproximately 17,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWatford City, Alexander, Arnegard, Epping
Interstates and HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 23, North Dakota Highway 85
FIPS Code38-053
Total Area2,873 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesWilliams County (North), Mountrail County (Northeast), Dunn County (Southeast), Billings County (South), Golden Valley County (Southwest), Wibaux County, Montana (West), Richland County, Montana (Northwest)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.1890° N, 103.1544° W
EtymologyNamed after Alexander McKenzie
Major LandmarksTheodore Roosevelt National Park, Lake Sakakawea
WebsiteMcKenzie County Website

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