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Wells County Map, North Dakota

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Wells County, North Dakota

Wells Location Map North Dakota

Wells County is in the dead center of North Dakota. It’s been a county since 1873. Fessenden is the county seat and home to the Wells County Fair. But Harvey is the biggest town.

This place is all about agriculture. It’s all the usual suspects like canola, sunflower, soybeans, corn, etc. Cattle ranching also plays a big role, with herds grazing across the open prairies.

The county’s named after Edward P. Wells, a member of the legislature in 1881. Most of its lakes are great spots for fishing and boating. You want peace and quiet? Wells County’s got it.

CategoryDetails
County NameWells County
County SeatFessenden
PopulationApproximately 4,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesFessenden, Harvey, Oberon, Sykeston
Interstates and HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 3, North Dakota Highway 52
FIPS Code38-103
Total Area1,406 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesBenson County (North), Eddy County (East), Foster County (East), Stutsman County (Southeast), Kidder County (South), Sheridan County (West), Pierce County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.6410° N, 99.5823° W
EtymologyNamed after Edward P. Wells
Major LandmarksWells County Historical Society, Lake Hoskins
WebsiteWells County Website

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