Map of Billings County, North Dakota

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Map of Billings County - Billings County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Billings County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Billings County located in the map, major cities in Billings county, population, areas, and places of interest.

About Billings County Map, North Dakota: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Billings County, North Dakota

Billings County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Medora. As per 2020 census, the population of Billings County is 955 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,152 sq mi (2,984 km2). Billings County was established on 1879.

Billings County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Medora
Largest City/Town	Medora
Established	1886
Total Area	1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.3 sq km)
Land Area	1,148.4 sq mi (2,974.3 sq km)
Water Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 sq km)
Population	945 (Census 2020)
Population Density	0.8 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone
Major Highways	Interstate 94, US Highway 85, North Dakota Highway 16
Major Rivers	Little Missouri River
Neighboring Counties	McKenzie, Golden Valley, Slope, Stark, Dunn
Famous For	Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, North Dakota Badlands, scenic drives, and outdoor recreation
Top Attractions	Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit, Medora Musical, Chateau de Mores, Burning Coal Vein Trail, Painted Canyon
Official Website	Official Website

About Billings County, North Dakota

Billings County is located in western North Dakota and was established in 1886. The county seat is Medora, which is also the largest community. The county is dominated by the rugged North Dakota Badlands and the Little Missouri River Valley. It is one of the state's leading tourism destinations due to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and its rich western heritage.

Cities and Towns in Billings County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Medora (county seat)	121	46.9139°N, 103.5244°W
Belfield	996	46.8853°N, 103.1991°W
South Heart	394	46.8647°N, 103.0505°W
Fryburg (CDP)	65	46.9564°N, 103.2779°W

Best Golf Courses in Billings County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Bully Pulpit Golf Course	Medora	46.9058°N, 103.5496°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Billings County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

Interstate 94 - major east-west route connecting Medora with Dickinson, Bismarck, and Montana
US Highway 85 - north-south corridor connecting western North Dakota oil-producing regions
North Dakota Highway 16 - scenic route serving Medora and nearby Badlands areas
East River Road and park roads - provide access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and recreational sites

Neighboring Counties of Billings County

McKenzie County (north)
Dunn County (east)
Stark County (southeast)
Slope County (south)
Golden Valley County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Billings County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit	Medora	Badlands scenery, wildlife, hiking, and scenic drives
Painted Canyon Visitor Center	Medora Area	Panoramic Badlands views and visitor information
Medora Musical	Medora	Famous outdoor western-themed musical performance
Chateau de Mores State Historic Site	Medora	Historic 1880s mansion of the Marquis de Mores
Bully Pulpit Golf Course	Medora	Nationally recognized golf course in the Badlands
Burning Coal Vein Trail	Medora	Popular hiking trail through colorful Badlands formations
Maltese Cross Cabin	Medora	Theodore Roosevelt's historic ranch cabin
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame	Medora	Western history and ranching heritage exhibits
Little Missouri River	Countywide	Canoeing, fishing, and scenic landscapes
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Site	Medora	Major cultural and educational development
Maah Daah Hey Trail Access	Medora	Long-distance hiking, biking, and horseback riding trail
Badlands Overlooks	Countywide	Dramatic geological formations and photography spots

Distance from Billings County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Medora to Belfield (Billings County), North Dakota - 16 mi (26 km)
Medora to South Heart (Billings County), North Dakota - 29 mi (47 km)
Medora to Dickinson (Stark County), North Dakota - 35 mi (56 km)
Medora to Beach (Golden Valley County), North Dakota - 30 mi (48 km)
Medora to Watford City (McKenzie County), North Dakota - 83 mi (134 km)
Medora to Killdeer (Dunn County), North Dakota - 76 mi (122 km)
Medora to Bowman (Bowman County), North Dakota - 84 mi (135 km)
Medora to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 136 mi (219 km)
Medora to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 173 mi (278 km)
Medora to Williston (Williams County), North Dakota - 135 mi (217 km)
Medora to Miles City (Custer County), Montana - 111 mi (179 km)
Medora to Glendive (Dawson County), Montana - 50 mi (80 km)
Medora to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 307 mi (494 km)
Medora to Rapid City (Pennington County), South Dakota - 218 mi (351 km)
Medora to New England (Hettinger County), North Dakota - 61 mi (98 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Billings County Map, North Dakota