Map of Dickey County, North Dakota

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

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About Dickey County, North Dakota

Dickey County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Ellendale. As per 2020 census, the population of Dickey County is 4897 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,131 sq mi (2,929 km2). Dickey County was established on 1881.

Dickey County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Ellendale
Largest City/Town	Oakes
Established	1881 (organized 1882)
Total Area	1,142.2 sq mi (2,958.3 sq km)
Land Area	1,131.5 sq mi (2,930.6 sq km)
Water Area	10.7 sq mi (27.7 sq km)
Population	4,999 (Census 2020)
Population Density	4.4 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 281, North Dakota Highway 11, North Dakota Highway 13
Major Rivers	James River, Maple River
Neighboring Counties	LaMoure, Ransom, Sargent, McIntosh, Brown County (SD), Marshall County (SD)
Famous For	Rich farmland, Oakes Irrigation Project, agriculture, hunting, and the James River Valley
Top Attractions	Oakes Irrigation Project, Dickey County Heritage Center, James River, Elm Lake Wildlife Management Area, Ellendale Opera House
Official Website	Official Website

About Dickey County, North Dakota

Dickey County is located in the southeastern part of North Dakota and was established in 1881. The county seat is Ellendale, while Oakes is the largest city. The county lies within the fertile James River Valley and is known for productive farmland, irrigation agriculture, hunting opportunities, and rural prairie landscapes. Agriculture remains the foundation of the local economy.

Cities and Towns in Dickey County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Ellendale (county seat)	1,173	46.0019°N, 98.5279°W
Oakes	1,856	46.1386°N, 98.0923°W
Forbes	36	45.9442°N, 98.7632°W
Fullerton	49	46.1678°N, 98.4237°W
Monango	28	46.1719°N, 98.5940°W
Merricourt	37	46.2695°N, 98.1234°W
Ludden	25	45.9954°N, 98.1228°W
Guelph	247	46.0875°N, 98.2170°W

Best Golf Courses in Dickey County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Oakes Golf Club	Oakes	46.1318°N, 98.1041°W
Ellendale Country Club	Ellendale	45.9990°N, 98.5405°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Dickey County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 281 - north-south route connecting Ellendale, Oakes, Jamestown, and South Dakota
North Dakota Highway 11 - east-west highway linking Oakes with Ellendale and neighboring counties
North Dakota Highway 13 - route serving communities in southern Dickey County
County roads provide access to farms, ranches, wildlife areas, and rural communities

Neighboring Counties of Dickey County

LaMoure County (north)
Ransom County (northeast)
Sargent County (east)
Marshall County, South Dakota (south)
Brown County, South Dakota (southwest)
McIntosh County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Dickey County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Oakes Irrigation Project	Oakes	Major agricultural irrigation system in southeastern North Dakota
Dickey County Heritage Center	Ellendale	Local history exhibits and pioneer artifacts
James River	Countywide	Fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic landscapes
Ellendale Opera House	Ellendale	Historic performing arts and community events venue
Oakes Golf Club	Oakes	Golf and outdoor recreation
Ellendale Country Club	Ellendale	Golf and community events
Elm Lake Wildlife Management Area	Near Oakes	Birdwatching, hunting, and wildlife habitat
Whitestone Hill Historic Area	Near County Border	Historic site related to frontier history
Guelph Community Park	Guelph	Local recreation and outdoor activities
Prairie Hunting Areas	Countywide	Pheasant, deer, and waterfowl hunting opportunities

Distance from Dickey County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Ellendale to Oakes (Dickey County), North Dakota - 21 mi (34 km)
Ellendale to Ashley (McIntosh County), North Dakota - 29 mi (47 km)
Ellendale to Ellendale State University Area - 2 mi (3 km)
Ellendale to Lisbon (Ransom County), North Dakota - 50 mi (80 km)
Ellendale to Wahpeton (Richland County), North Dakota - 76 mi (122 km)
Ellendale to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 67 mi (108 km)
Ellendale to Valley City (Barnes County), North Dakota - 89 mi (143 km)
Ellendale to Aberdeen (Brown County), South Dakota - 72 mi (116 km)
Ellendale to Britton (Marshall County), South Dakota - 49 mi (79 km)
Ellendale to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 124 mi (200 km)
Ellendale to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 132 mi (212 km)
Ellendale to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 211 mi (340 km)
Ellendale to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 222 mi (357 km)
Ellendale to Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County), South Dakota - 210 mi (338 km)
Ellendale to Pierre (Hughes County), South Dakota - 190 mi (306 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Dickey County Map, North Dakota