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Richland County Map, North Dakota

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Richland County, North Dakota

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Richland County occupies the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Wahpeton is the county seat and is home to the North Dakota State College of Science world’s largest catfish. It’s true. Check out the statue.

The county has a diverse economy. Manufacturing and healthcare are growing sectors. People enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Elsie.

Agriculture dominates the landscape. The rich soil produces bumper crops of corn, soybeans, and sugar beets. The Red River forms its eastern border with Minnesota. The Bagg Bonanza Farm historic site highlights the area’s agricultural past.

CategoryDetails
County NameRichland County
County SeatWahpeton
PopulationApproximately 17,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWahpeton, Breckenridge, Colfax, Lidgerwood
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 29, North Dakota Highway 11
FIPS Code38-077
Total Area1,482 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesCass County (North), Clay County, Minnesota (Northeast), Wilkin County, Minnesota (East), Traverse County, Minnesota (Southeast), Roberts County, South Dakota (South), Marshall County, South Dakota (Southwest), Sargent County (West), Ransom County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.2617° N, 96.5873° W
EtymologyNamed after Morgan T. Rich, an early settler to North Dakota
Major LandmarksRichland County Historical Society Museum, Bois de Sioux Golf Course
WebsiteRichland County Website

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