Map of Nelson County, North Dakota

Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,015. Its county seat is Lakota.

Nelson County overview:
Name:Nelson County
FIPS code:38-063
State:North Dakota
Founded:1883
Seat:Lakota
Largest city:Lakota
Total Area:1,009 sq mi (2,610 km²)
Land Area:982 sq mi (2,540 km²)
Total Population:3,015
Population Density:3.0/sq mi (1.2/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.nelsonco.org

Nelson County location map. Where is Nelson County?

Nelson County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Nelson County.
Location of Nelson County in the the United States.
Nelson County location on the North Dakota map. Where is Nelson County.
Location of Nelson County in North Dakota.

History

The Dakota Territory legislature created Nelson County on March 2, 1883, with areas annexed from Foster, Grand Forks and Ramsey counties, and with some previously unorganized area. It was not organized at that time, but was attached to Grand Forks County for administrative and judicial purposes. Its proposed boundary was enlarged on March 9, 1883, and on June 9, 1883, the county organization was effected and the administrative attachment to Grand Forks County was terminated.

Nelson County Road Map

Nelson CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Nelson County, North Dakota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Nelson CountyMap
Nelson Countypolitical map.

Geography

The county terrain consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes and ponds. The area is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, with its highest point near the midpoint of its north boundary line, at 1,545′ (471m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,009 square miles (2,610 km), of which 982 square miles (2,540 km) is land and 27 square miles (70 km) (2.7%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 2
  • North Dakota Highway 1
  • North Dakota Highway 15
  • North Dakota Highway 32
  • Nelson County Road 35

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

  • Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (part)
  • Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Stump Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Lakes

  • Bitter Lake
  • Church Lake
  • Hillesland Lake
  • Johnson Lake
  • Lake Laretta
  • Mannie Lake
  • Omild Slough
  • Ottofy Lake
  • Rose Lake
  • Rugh Lake
  • Stump Lake
  • Swan Lake

Nelson County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County Topo map.

Nelson County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County satellite map.

Nelson County Outline Map

Outline Map of Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County outline map.

See also

Map of North Dakota State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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