Towner County, Administrative county in North Dakota, United States.
Towner County extends across 1,041 square miles of rolling hills with lakes and ponds near the Canadian border in northern North Dakota.
The county was established in 1883 from sections of Cavalier and Rolette counties, named after Oscar M. Towner, a territorial legislature member.
The population of 2,162 residents reflects strong German and Norwegian heritage, with many families maintaining agricultural traditions across generations.
U.S. Route 281 and North Dakota Highways 4, 5, 17, and 66 connect the communities within the county, with Cando serving as county seat.
The county contains multiple wildlife refuges, including Brumba National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Alice, providing habitats for regional species.
Location: North Dakota
Inception: 1883
Capital city: Cando
Shares border with: Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Roblin, Louise, Cavalier County, Ramsey County, Benson County, Pierce County, Rolette County
Website: http://townercountynd.com
GPS coordinates: 48.69000,-99.25000
Latest update: March 20, 2025 11:29
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