Map of Emmons County, North Dakota

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

About Emmons 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 Emmons County, North Dakota

Emmons County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Linton. As per 2020 census, the population of Emmons County is 3271 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,510 sq mi (3,911 km2). Emmons County was established on 1879.

Emmons County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Linton
Largest City/Town	Linton
Established	1879 (organized 1883)
Total Area	1,555.3 sq mi (4,028.1 sq km)
Land Area	1,510.8 sq mi (3,913.0 sq km)
Water Area	44.5 sq mi (115.2 sq km)
Population	3,242 (Census 2020)
Population Density	2.1 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 83, North Dakota Highway 13, North Dakota Highway 1804, North Dakota Highway 11
Major Rivers	Missouri River
Neighboring Counties	Burleigh, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, Campbell County (SD), Walworth County (SD)
Famous For	Lake Oahe, Missouri River recreation, German-Russian heritage, agriculture, and hunting
Top Attractions	Lake Oahe, Beaver Lake State Park, Linton Zoo, Lawrence Welk Birthplace, Hazelton Recreation Area
Official Website	Official Website

About Emmons County, North Dakota

Emmons County is located in south-central North Dakota along the Missouri River and was established in 1879. The county seat and largest city is Linton. The county is known for its agricultural economy, German-Russian cultural heritage, and extensive shoreline along Lake Oahe. Outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting, and farming are important parts of life throughout the county.

Cities and Towns in Emmons County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Linton (county seat)	1,086	46.2666°N, 100.2326°W
Hazelton	235	46.4847°N, 100.2793°W
Strasburg	379	46.1348°N, 100.1573°W
Braddock	21	46.5639°N, 100.0901°W
Kintyre	41	46.5389°N, 99.9470°W
Temvik	65	46.1372°N, 100.0945°W
Westfield	13	46.0356°N, 100.2548°W
Lark	9	46.4353°N, 100.5126°W
Winona (CDP)	18	46.5734°N, 100.4370°W

Best Golf Courses in Emmons County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Linton Country Club	Linton	46.2704°N, 100.2407°W
Strasburg Golf Course	Strasburg	46.1369°N, 100.1638°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Emmons County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 83 - major north-south route connecting Linton with Bismarck and South Dakota
North Dakota Highway 13 - east-west route linking communities across southern North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 1804 - scenic highway following the Missouri River and Lake Oahe shoreline
North Dakota Highway 11 - serves northern portions of the county and agricultural areas
County roads provide access to recreation areas, farms, ranches, and lakeside communities

Neighboring Counties of Emmons County

Burleigh County (north)
Kidder County (east)
Logan County (southeast)
McIntosh County (south)
Campbell County, South Dakota (southwest)
Walworth County, South Dakota (west)

What are Top Attractions in Emmons County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Lake Oahe	Western County	Fishing, boating, camping, and water recreation
Beaver Lake State Park	Near Linton	Camping, hiking, and outdoor recreation
Lawrence Welk Birthplace	Strasburg	Historic home of the famous bandleader and television personality
Linton Zoo	Linton	Small community zoo and family attraction
Hazelton Recreation Area	Hazelton	Access to Missouri River recreation opportunities
Missouri River Scenic Areas	Countywide	Views, wildlife, and outdoor recreation
Strasburg Heritage Museum	Strasburg	German-Russian cultural exhibits
Linton Country Club	Linton	Golf and community events
McLean Bottoms Recreation Area	Lake Oahe Area	Camping and fishing access
Emmons County Historical Museum	Linton	County history and pioneer collections
Braddock Windbreak Area	Braddock	Prairie scenery and wildlife viewing
German-Russian Heritage Communities	Countywide	Cultural history and architecture

Distance from Emmons County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Linton to Hazelton (Emmons County), North Dakota - 15 mi (24 km)
Linton to Strasburg (Emmons County), North Dakota - 10 mi (16 km)
Linton to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 57 mi (92 km)
Linton to Steele (Kidder County), North Dakota - 49 mi (79 km)
Linton to Napoleon (Logan County), North Dakota - 27 mi (43 km)
Linton to Ashley (McIntosh County), North Dakota - 44 mi (71 km)
Linton to Wishek (McIntosh County), North Dakota - 53 mi (85 km)
Linton to Mobridge (Walworth County), South Dakota - 61 mi (98 km)
Linton to Herreid (Campbell County), South Dakota - 58 mi (93 km)
Linton to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 96 mi (154 km)
Linton to Dickinson (Stark County), North Dakota - 142 mi (229 km)
Linton to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 158 mi (254 km)
Linton to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 169 mi (272 km)
Linton to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 223 mi (359 km)
Linton to Pierre (Hughes County), South Dakota - 173 mi (278 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Emmons County Map, North Dakota