Map of Pierce County, North Dakota

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

About Pierce 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 Pierce County, North Dakota

Pierce County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Rugby. As per 2020 census, the population of Pierce County is 3953 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,018 sq mi (2,637 km2). Pierce County was established on 1887.

Pierce County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Rugby
Largest City/Town	Rugby
Established	1887
Total Area	1,082.0 sq mi (2,802.4 sq km)
Land Area	1,018.0 sq mi (2,636.6 sq km)
Water Area	64.0 sq mi (165.8 sq km)
Population	3,990 (Census 2020)
Population Density	3.9 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 2, North Dakota Highway 3, North Dakota Highway 17, North Dakota Highway 30
Major Rivers	Souris River (Mouse River), Mauvais Coulee
Neighboring Counties	Bottineau, Rolette, Towner, Benson, Wells, Sheridan, McHenry
Famous For	Geographic Center of North America monument, agriculture, wildlife refuges, and prairie lakes
Top Attractions	Geographic Center of North America Monument, Pierce County Courthouse, Rugby Museum, Ellery Park, Prairie Village Museum
Official Website	Official Website

About Pierce County, North Dakota

Pierce County is located in north-central North Dakota and was established in 1887. The county seat and largest city is Rugby. The county is widely known for being home to the monument marking the Geographic Center of North America. Agriculture, ranching, hunting, and outdoor recreation remain important parts of the local economy and culture.

Cities and Towns in Pierce County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Rugby (county seat)	2,509	48.3689°N, 99.9963°W
Balta	61	48.1689°N, 100.0368°W
Berwick	2	48.3966°N, 100.6299°W
Orrin	39	48.0898°N, 99.1409°W
Pleasant Lake	73	48.5662°N, 99.5618°W
Wolford	36	48.4992°N, 99.7084°W
Selz	42	48.3064°N, 99.7448°W
Nanson (CDP)	24	48.2756°N, 100.1037°W

Best Golf Courses in Pierce County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Rugby Golf Club	Rugby	48.3747°N, 100.0075°W
Balta Golf Course	Balta	48.1722°N, 100.0414°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Pierce County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 2 - major east-west route connecting Rugby with Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks
North Dakota Highway 3 - north-south route linking Rugby with Towner, Harvey, and central North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 17 - serves northern communities and connects with the Canadian border region
North Dakota Highway 30 - provides access to agricultural areas and smaller communities throughout the county
County roads connect farms, ranches, lakes, and wildlife areas

Neighboring Counties of Pierce County

Rolette County (north)
Towner County (northeast)
Benson County (east)
Wells County (south)
Sheridan County (southwest)
McHenry County (west)
Bottineau County (northwest)

What are Top Attractions in Pierce County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Geographic Center of North America Monument	Rugby	Popular landmark marking the geographic center of the continent
Prairie Village Museum	Rugby	Historic buildings and pioneer exhibits
Pierce County Courthouse	Rugby	Historic county landmark and architecture
Ellery Park	Rugby	Community recreation and outdoor activities
Rugby Golf Club	Rugby	Golf and outdoor recreation
J. Clark Salyer Wildlife Region	Northern County	Birdwatching and wildlife habitat
Pleasant Lake Recreation Area	Pleasant Lake	Fishing and nature activities
Silver Lake Wildlife Area	Countywide	Hunting and waterfowl observation
Prairie Pothole Wetlands	Countywide	Migratory bird habitat and photography
Rugby Historical Museum	Rugby	Regional history and cultural exhibits

Distance from Pierce County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Rugby to Balta (Pierce County), North Dakota - 14 mi (23 km)
Rugby to Pleasant Lake (Pierce County), North Dakota - 25 mi (40 km)
Rugby to Towner (McHenry County), North Dakota - 27 mi (43 km)
Rugby to Bottineau (Bottineau County), North Dakota - 42 mi (68 km)
Rugby to Cando (Towner County), North Dakota - 36 mi (58 km)
Rugby to Devils Lake (Ramsey County), North Dakota - 58 mi (93 km)
Rugby to Harvey (Wells County), North Dakota - 48 mi (77 km)
Rugby to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 66 mi (106 km)
Rugby to Carrington (Foster County), North Dakota - 78 mi (126 km)
Rugby to New Rockford (Eddy County), North Dakota - 69 mi (111 km)
Rugby to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 127 mi (204 km)
Rugby to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 132 mi (212 km)
Rugby to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 146 mi (235 km)
Rugby to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 212 mi (341 km)
Rugby to Williston (Williams County), North Dakota - 171 mi (275 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Pierce County Map, North Dakota