Map of Kidder County, North Dakota

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

About Kidder 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 Kidder County, North Dakota

Kidder County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Steele. As per 2020 census, the population of Kidder County is 2369 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,352 sq mi (3,502 km2). Kidder County was established on 1873.

Kidder County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Steele
Largest City/Town	Steele
Established	1873 (organized 1881)
Total Area	1,432.8 sq mi (3,710.9 sq km)
Land Area	1,351.1 sq mi (3,499.3 sq km)
Water Area	81.7 sq mi (211.6 sq km)
Population	2,394 (Census 2020)
Population Density	1.8 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	Interstate 94, US Highway 10, North Dakota Highway 3, North Dakota Highway 36
Major Rivers	James River tributaries, Long Lake watershed
Neighboring Counties	Wells, Stutsman, Logan, Emmons, Burleigh, Sheridan
Famous For	Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, prairie wetlands, hunting, ranching, and agriculture
Top Attractions	Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Streeter Memorial State Park, Kidder County Museum, Crystal Springs Lake, Steele Country Club
Official Website	Official Website

About Kidder County, North Dakota

Kidder County is located in south-central North Dakota and was established in 1873. The county seat and largest city is Steele. The county features rolling prairie, numerous lakes and wetlands, and extensive agricultural land. Wildlife refuges, hunting areas, and scenic prairie landscapes make the county an important destination for outdoor recreation and conservation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Towns in Kidder County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Steele (county seat)	663	46.8547°N, 99.9154°W
Tappen	197	46.8783°N, 99.5535°W
Dawson	20	47.0338°N, 99.7193°W
Pettibone	60	47.1165°N, 99.5207°W
Robinson	37	47.1460°N, 99.7554°W
Tuttle	74	47.1464°N, 99.8821°W
Crystal Springs (CDP)	67	47.0580°N, 99.9218°W
Woodlawn (CDP)	120	46.9352°N, 99.9861°W
Sibley (CDP)	33	47.1238°N, 99.4038°W

Best Golf Courses in Kidder County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Steele Country Club	Steele	46.8578°N, 99.9240°W
Tappen Golf Course	Tappen	46.8808°N, 99.5602°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Kidder County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

Interstate 94 - major east-west interstate connecting Steele with Bismarck, Jamestown, Fargo, and Montana
US Highway 10 - parallels Interstate 94 through southern portions of the county
North Dakota Highway 3 - north-south route linking Steele with Rugby, Napoleon, and central North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 36 - serves eastern communities and agricultural areas
County roads provide access to wildlife refuges, lakes, ranches, and rural communities

Neighboring Counties of Kidder County

Sheridan County (northwest)
Wells County (north)
Stutsman County (east)
Logan County (south)
Emmons County (southwest)
Burleigh County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Kidder County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Near Moffit Area	Migratory bird habitat and wildlife viewing
Streeter Memorial State Park	Streeter Area	Camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation
Kidder County Museum	Steele	County history and pioneer exhibits
Crystal Springs Lake	Crystal Springs	Fishing, boating, and nature recreation
Steele Country Club	Steele	Golf and community events
Lake George National Wildlife Refuge	Northern County	Wetlands and birdwatching opportunities
Hutchinson Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Countywide	Wildlife conservation and hunting
Alkaline Lake Wildlife Area	Western County	Waterfowl habitat and photography
Tappen Community Park	Tappen	Local recreation and events
Prairie Pothole Region	Countywide	Scenic wetlands and outdoor recreation
Robinson Historical Area	Robinson	Small-town heritage and prairie history
Long Lake Scenic Area	Countywide	Nature viewing and bird migration routes

Distance from Kidder County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Steele to Tappen (Kidder County), North Dakota - 22 mi (35 km)
Steele to Dawson (Kidder County), North Dakota - 18 mi (29 km)
Steele to Tuttle (Kidder County), North Dakota - 21 mi (34 km)
Steele to Napoleon (Logan County), North Dakota - 34 mi (55 km)
Steele to Linton (Emmons County), North Dakota - 49 mi (79 km)
Steele to Harvey (Wells County), North Dakota - 54 mi (87 km)
Steele to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 46 mi (74 km)
Steele to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 43 mi (69 km)
Steele to Carrington (Foster County), North Dakota - 55 mi (89 km)
Steele to Devils Lake (Ramsey County), North Dakota - 108 mi (174 km)
Steele to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 122 mi (196 km)
Steele to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 103 mi (166 km)
Steele to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 189 mi (304 km)
Steele to Dickinson (Stark County), North Dakota - 146 mi (235 km)
Steele to Wahpeton (Richland County), North Dakota - 132 mi (212 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Kidder County Map, North Dakota