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Ransom County Map, North Dakota

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Ransom County, North Dakota

Ransom Location Map North Dakota

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

Agriculture drives the economy here with corn, soybeans, and wheat fields stretching to the horizon. Community is especially important in Ransom County.

The county has a rich history. Fort Ransom State Park preserves a piece of it. You can still see wagon ruts from the trail. The Sheyenne National Grassland occupies a good chunk of the east.

CategoryDetails
County NameRansom County
County SeatLisbon
PopulationApproximately 5,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesLisbon, Fort Ransom, LaMoure, Enderlin
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 29, North Dakota Highway 32
FIPS Code38-073
Total Area1,276 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesCass County (Northeast), Richland County (East), Sargent County (South), Dickey County (Southwest), LaMoure County (West), Barnes County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.4937° N, 97.6794° W
EtymologyNamed after Fort Ransom
Major LandmarksRansom County Museum, Fort Ransom State Park
WebsiteRansom County Website

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