Map of Sargent County, North Dakota

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

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About Sargent County, North Dakota

Sargent County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Forman. As per 2020 census, the population of Sargent County is 3829 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 859 sq mi (2,225 km2). Sargent County was established on 1883.

Sargent County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Forman
Largest City/Town	Gwinner
Established	1883
Total Area	866.9 sq mi (2,245.3 sq km)
Land Area	858.5 sq mi (2,223.5 sq km)
Water Area	8.4 sq mi (21.8 sq km)
Population	3,862 (Census 2020)
Population Density	4.5 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	North Dakota Highway 11, North Dakota Highway 13, North Dakota Highway 32
Major Rivers	Wild Rice River, Maple River tributaries
Neighboring Counties	Barnes, Ransom, Richland, Dickey, LaMoure
Famous For	Bobcat Company, agriculture, prairie landscapes, and the historic Sargent County Courthouse
Top Attractions	Sargent County Courthouse, Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, Silver Lake, Bobcat Company heritage, Fort Ransom region nearby
Official Website	Official Website

About Sargent County, North Dakota

Sargent County is located in southeastern North Dakota and was established in 1883. The county seat is Forman, while Gwinner is the largest city. The county is situated between the James River Valley and Red River Valley and is characterized by fertile farmland, prairie wetlands, and gently rolling terrain. Agriculture and manufacturing remain important parts of the local economy.

Cities and Towns in Sargent County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Forman (county seat)	509	46.1089°N, 97.6362°W
Gwinner	924	46.2227°N, 97.6545°W
Milnor	653	46.2608°N, 97.4553°W
Rutland	127	46.0544°N, 97.4984°W
Cogswell	80	46.1455°N, 97.7909°W
Cayuga	40	46.0805°N, 97.3855°W
Havana	84	45.9844°N, 97.6215°W
De Lamere (CDP)	30	46.1948°N, 97.9846°W

Best Golf Courses in Sargent County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Oakes Golf Club	Near Forman Area	46.1331°N, 98.0942°W
Gwinner Municipal Golf Course	Gwinner	46.2264°N, 97.6664°W
Milnor Golf Course	Milnor	46.2671°N, 97.4628°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Sargent County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

North Dakota Highway 11 - east-west route connecting Forman, Milnor, and nearby counties
North Dakota Highway 13 - serves southern portions of the county and connects Havana and Forman with southeastern North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 32 - major north-south route linking Gwinner, Forman, Lisbon, and Wahpeton
County roads provide access to farms, recreation areas, and rural communities throughout the county

Neighboring Counties of Sargent County

Barnes County (north)
Ransom County (east)
Richland County (southeast)
Dickey County (southwest)
LaMoure County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Sargent County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Sargent County Courthouse	Forman	Historic Beaux Arts courthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge	Cayuga Area	Wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and prairie wetlands
Silver Lake	Near Forman	Fishing and outdoor recreation
Bobcat Company Heritage Site	Gwinner	Original home of the Bobcat Company
Milnor Heritage Museum	Milnor	Local history and pioneer exhibits
Wild Rice River Valley	Countywide	Scenic prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat
Forman City Park	Forman	Community recreation and outdoor activities
Rutland Dam Recreation Area	Rutland	Fishing and nature observation
Prairie Pothole Region	Countywide	Migratory bird habitat and photography
Historic Downtown Gwinner	Gwinner	Small-town charm and local businesses

Distance from Sargent County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Forman to Gwinner (Sargent County), North Dakota - 11 mi (18 km)
Forman to Milnor (Sargent County), North Dakota - 14 mi (23 km)
Forman to Rutland (Sargent County), North Dakota - 11 mi (18 km)
Forman to Lisbon (Ransom County), North Dakota - 37 mi (60 km)
Forman to Wahpeton (Richland County), North Dakota - 36 mi (58 km)
Forman to Oakes (Dickey County), North Dakota - 24 mi (39 km)
Forman to LaMoure (LaMoure County), North Dakota - 44 mi (71 km)
Forman to Valley City (Barnes County), North Dakota - 59 mi (95 km)
Forman to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 81 mi (130 km)
Forman to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 97 mi (156 km)
Forman to Aberdeen (Brown County), South Dakota - 83 mi (134 km)
Forman to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 165 mi (266 km)
Forman to Devils Lake (Ramsey County), North Dakota - 171 mi (275 km)
Forman to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 178 mi (286 km)
Forman to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 243 mi (391 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Sargent County Map, North Dakota