Bowman County

Bowman County is an administrative county in southwestern North Dakota that stretches across rolling, semi-arid terrain with mixed farmland and grazing areas. The Little Missouri River runs through the region and shapes its landscape.

The county was established in 1883 and named after Edward M. Bowman, a member of the Dakota Territorial House of Representatives. This founding was part of the territorial expansion into the northwestern frontier.

Community life here centers on farming traditions and local gatherings where residents come together to celebrate what connects them to the land. These events reflect how people maintain their ties to agricultural ways of living.

Visitors can access county services at the administration building during weekday hours, making it best to plan visits accordingly. The area is open and easy to navigate with roads that connect through the county.

The county plays a significant role in regional oil production while maintaining major wheat farming operations alongside it. This blend of energy and agricultural industries gives the area its distinctive economic character.

Location: North Dakota

Inception: 1883

Capital city: Bowman

Shares border with: Slope County, Adams County, Harding County, Fallon County

Website: http://bowmannd.com

GPS coordinates: 46.11000,-103.52000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03