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Nelson County Map, North Dakota

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Nelson County, North Dakota

Nelson Location Map North Dakota

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

Lakota is the county seat with a rich history. Agriculture drives the local economy. Vast fields of wheat, soybeans, and corn blanket the landscape.

The county has a strong sense of community. Local events like the Stump Lake Village Threshing Bee bring people together. Visitors especially enjoy hiking and birdwatching in Stump Lake Park. This natural beauty makes it uniquely North Dakotan.

CategoryDetails
County NameNelson County
County SeatLakota
PopulationApproximately 3,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesLakota, McVille, Michigan, Tolna
Interstates and HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 1, North Dakota Highway 54
FIPS Code38-063
Total Area1,188 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesWalsh County (Northeast), Grand Forks County (East), Steele County (Southeast), Griggs County (South), Eddy County (Southwest), Benson County (West), Ramsey County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.3808° N, 98.2580° W
EtymologyNamed after Dakota territorial legislator Nelson E. Nelson
Major LandmarksNelson County Museum, Lake Alice
WebsiteNelson County Website

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