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Pierce County Map, North Dakota

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Pierce County, North Dakota

Pierce Location Map North Dakota

Pierce County is right in the heart of North Dakota. Rugby (not the sport) is the geographical center of North America. There’s a monument there to prove it. This city anchors Pierce County.

The county has a bit of everything. Rolling prairies give way to forests and lakes. Ranching and farming are still big deals here. But tourism is growing too.

People come to see the Northern Lights Tower in Rugby. There are lots of lakes to enjoy here. Pierce County folks are proud of their heritage. They’re always ready with a warm welcome and a good story.

CategoryDetails
County NamePierce County
County SeatRugby
PopulationApproximately 4,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesRugby, Balta, Bowbells, Rolette
Interstates and HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 3, North Dakota Highway 2
FIPS Code38-069
Total Area1,775 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesRolette County (North), Towner County (Northeast), Benson County (East), Wells County (Southeast), Sheridan County (Southwest), McHenry County (West), Bottineau County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.3742° N, 99.0091° W
EtymologyNamed after Gilbert Ashville Pierce, a Governor of Dakota Territory
Major LandmarksRugby North Dakota’s Geographical Center, Prairie Village Museum
WebsitePierce County Website

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