Map of Towner County, North Dakota

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

About Towner 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 Towner County, North Dakota

Towner County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It's county seat is Cando. As per 2020 census, the population of Towner County is 2140 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,025 sq mi (2,655 km2). Towner County was established on 1883.

Towner County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County Seat	Cando
Largest City/Town	Cando
Established	1883 (organized 1884)
Total Area	1,041.6 sq mi (2,697.8 sq km)
Land Area	1,025.1 sq mi (2,655.0 sq km)
Water Area	16.5 sq mi (42.8 sq km)
Population	2,162 (Census 2020)
Population Density	2.1 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Major Highways	US Highway 281, North Dakota Highway 17, North Dakota Highway 66
Major Rivers	Mauvais Coulee, Willow Creek
Neighboring Counties	Rolette County, Cavalier County, Ramsey County, Benson County
Famous For	Cando, prairie pothole wetlands, waterfowl hunting, agriculture, and the historic Towner County Courthouse
Top Attractions	Towner County Courthouse, Rock Lake, Cando Golf Club, Towner County Historical Museum, and prairie wildlife areas
Official Website	Official Website

About Towner County, North Dakota

Towner County is located in north-central North Dakota near the Canadian border and was established in 1883. The county seat and largest city is Cando. The county lies within the Prairie Pothole Region, an area known for wetlands, migratory birds, and productive farmland. Agriculture and outdoor recreation play important roles in the local economy and lifestyle.

Cities and Towns in Towner County, North Dakota

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Cando (county seat)	1,057	48.4914°N, 99.2096°W
Bisbee	111	48.6303°N, 99.3743°W
Egeland	28	48.6220°N, 99.0980°W
Hansboro	9	48.9485°N, 99.3866°W
Perth	10	48.7136°N, 99.4357°W
Rocklake	93	48.8486°N, 99.6201°W
Sarles	28	48.9411°N, 98.9898°W

Best Golf Courses in Towner County, North Dakota

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Cando Golf Club	Cando	48.4929°N, 99.2258°W
Rock Lake Community Golf Course	Rocklake	48.8454°N, 99.6153°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Towner County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Highway 281 - major north-south route connecting Cando with Devils Lake and the Canadian border
North Dakota Highway 17 - east-west route linking communities across northern North Dakota
North Dakota Highway 66 - connects Cando with surrounding agricultural areas and neighboring counties
County roads provide access to wetlands, farms, wildlife areas, and rural communities

Neighboring Counties of Towner County

Rolette County (west)
Cavalier County (east)
Ramsey County (south)
Benson County (southwest)

What are Top Attractions in Towner County, North Dakota

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Towner County Courthouse	Cando	Historic Queen Anne-style courthouse and county landmark
Towner County Historical Museum	Cando	Local history and pioneer exhibits
Cando Golf Club	Cando	Golf and outdoor recreation
Rock Lake	Rocklake	Fishing, boating, and birdwatching
Rock Lake Wildlife Area	Rocklake	Waterfowl habitat and nature observation
Bisbee Community Park	Bisbee	Local recreation and community events
Hansboro Border Area	Hansboro	Historic border crossing and prairie scenery
Prairie Pothole Region	Countywide	Migratory bird habitat and photography opportunities
Mauvais Coulee Basin	Countywide	Wetlands, wildlife, and scenic prairie landscapes
Rural Scenic Drives	Countywide	Views of farmland, wetlands, and open prairie

Distance from Towner County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Cando to Bisbee (Towner County), North Dakota - 12 mi (19 km)
Cando to Rocklake (Towner County), North Dakota - 26 mi (42 km)
Cando to Egeland (Towner County), North Dakota - 12 mi (19 km)
Cando to Rugby (Pierce County), North Dakota - 38 mi (61 km)
Cando to Devils Lake (Ramsey County), North Dakota - 63 mi (101 km)
Cando to Rolla (Rolette County), North Dakota - 42 mi (68 km)
Cando to Langdon (Cavalier County), North Dakota - 55 mi (89 km)
Cando to Bottineau (Bottineau County), North Dakota - 66 mi (106 km)
Cando to Minot (Ward County), North Dakota - 105 mi (169 km)
Cando to Carrington (Foster County), North Dakota - 110 mi (177 km)
Cando to Grand Forks (Grand Forks County), North Dakota - 118 mi (190 km)
Cando to Jamestown (Stutsman County), North Dakota - 127 mi (204 km)
Cando to Fargo (Cass County), North Dakota - 183 mi (294 km)
Cando to Bismarck (Burleigh County), North Dakota - 176 mi (283 km)
Cando to Williston (Williams County), North Dakota - 218 mi (351 km)

References

Map of ALL North Dakota Counties

US Counties Map by State

Towner County Map, North Dakota