Map of Divide County, North Dakota

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

About Divide 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 Divide County, North Dakota

Divide County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Crosby. As per 2020 census, the population of Divide County is 2188 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,259 sq mi (3,261 km2). Divide County was established on 1910.

Divide County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Crosby
Largest City/Town	Crosby
Established	1910
Total Area	1,294.0 sq mi (3,351.4 sq km)
Land Area	1,260.5 sq mi (3,264.7 sq km)
Water Area	33.5 sq mi (86.8 sq km)
Population	2,195 (Census 2020)
Population Density	1.7 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 85, North Dakota Highway 5, North Dakota Highway 40
Major Rivers	Souris River (Mouse River)
Neighboring Counties	Burke, Williams, Mountrail, and Rural Municipalities of Saskatchewan
Famous For	Crosby, Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, prairie wetlands, oil production, and border communities
Top Attractions	Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, Crosby Country Club, Writing Rock State Historic Site, Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Official Website	Official Website

About Divide County, North Dakota

Divide County is located in the northwestern corner of North Dakota along the Canadian border and was established in 1910. The county seat and largest city is Crosby. The county is characterized by prairie grasslands, wetlands, agricultural land, and oil-producing areas associated with the Williston Basin. Wildlife refuges and outdoor recreation areas make it a popular destination for hunting, birdwatching, and nature enthusiasts.

Cities and Towns in Divide County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Crosby (county seat)	1,078	48.9100°N, 103.2971°W
Noonan	121	48.8900°N, 103.0106°W
Fortuna	22	48.9106°N, 103.7805°W
Ambrose	26	48.9558°N, 103.4772°W
Colgan	12	48.8514°N, 103.1263°W
Alkabo	0	48.9994°N, 103.5031°W
Westby (CDP)	168	48.8630°N, 104.0402°W

Best Golf Courses in Divide County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Crosby Country Club	Crosby	48.9153°N, 103.3078°W
Noonan Golf Course	Noonan	48.8915°N, 103.0157°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Divide County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 85 - major north-south route connecting Crosby with Williston, Watford City, and Canada
North Dakota Highway 5 - east-west highway serving northern North Dakota communities
North Dakota Highway 40 - connects agricultural and energy-producing areas within the county
County roads provide access to wildlife refuges, ranches, farms, and border communities

Neighboring Counties of Divide County

Burke County (east)
Mountrail County (south)
Williams County (southwest)
Rural Municipality of Coalfields No. 4, Saskatchewan (north)
Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5, Saskatchewan (northeast)

What are Top Attractions in Divide County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge	Near Crosby	Prairie wetlands, birdwatching, and wildlife habitat
Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Near Noonan	Migratory birds, wetlands, and outdoor recreation
Writing Rock State Historic Site	Near Fortuna	Ancient Indigenous petroglyphs carved into granite boulders
Crosby Country Club	Crosby	Golf and community recreation
Souris River Valley	Countywide	Scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing
Lostwood Lake Area	Near Crosby	Fishing, hunting, and birdwatching
Crosby City Park	Crosby	Community recreation and events
Divide County Historical Museum	Crosby	Regional history exhibits and pioneer artifacts
Prairie Pothole Region	Countywide	Waterfowl habitat and photography opportunities
Noonan Border Area	Noonan	International border crossing and regional history

Distance from Divide County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Crosby to Noonan (Divide County), North Dakota - 18 mi (29 km)
Crosby to Fortuna (Divide County), North Dakota - 28 mi (45 km)
Crosby to Bowbells (Burke County), North Dakota - 33 mi (53 km)
Crosby to Stanley (Mountrail County), North Dakota - 67 mi (108 km)
Crosby to Williston (Williams County), North Dakota - 54 mi (87 km)
Crosby to Watford City (McKenzie County), North Dakota - 89 mi (143 km)
Crosby to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 124 mi (200 km)
Crosby to Bottineau (Bottineau County), North Dakota - 116 mi (187 km)
Crosby to Rugby (Pierce County), North Dakota - 148 mi (238 km)
Crosby to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 229 mi (369 km)
Crosby to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 347 mi (558 km)
Crosby to Estevan, Saskatchewan - 40 mi (64 km)
Crosby to Weyburn, Saskatchewan - 94 mi (151 km)
Crosby to Regina, Saskatchewan - 143 mi (230 km)
Crosby to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 282 mi (454 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Divide County Map, North Dakota