Billings County, County in western North Dakota, United States
Description
Billings County covers badlands terrain in western North Dakota and encompasses the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park as well as the Little Missouri National Grassland. The landscape combines open grasslands with eroded ridges and draws, dotted with sparse settlements and ranching areas.
History
The county was named in 1886 after Frederick H. Billings, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, who shaped railroad development in the region. Its establishment reflected the broader settlement of the badlands through railroad and ranching operations.
Culture
The roughly 945 residents practice traditions rooted in German, Ukrainian, and Norwegian heritage, evident in local gatherings and community events throughout the year.
Practical
Access comes via Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 85 running through the county, linking to Medora and the national park. Visitors should prepare for limited services in remote areas and carry adequate fuel and supplies.
Did you know?
The Maah Daah Hey Trail crosses the county on a route reserved for hikers and horseback riders, offering passage through the badlands formation at a slower pace. This foot traffic-only path reveals the terrain in ways motorized routes cannot replicate.
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Enchanted Highway
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Elkhorn Ranch
28.7 km
Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin
18.1 km
Chateau de Mores
18.9 km
Assumption Abbey
81.5 km
Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge
61.2 km
Grassy Butte Post Office
40.5 km
Fort Dilts
90.3 km
De Mores Packing Plant Ruins
18.3 km
Peaceful Valley Ranch
13.6 km
Von Hoffman House
18.1 km
Dickinson Museum Center
47.4 km
Lynch Quarry Site
66.4 km
Saints Peter and Paul Church
37.2 km
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18.1 km
Billings County Courthouse
18.3 km
Initial Rock
26 km
St. Peter's Catholic Church
62.6 km
Dickinson Public Library
47.5 km
Stark County Courthouse
47.9 km
Original Slope County Courthouse
62.3 km
Golden Valley County Courthouse
50.2 km
Wibaux Commercial Historic District
62.3 km
Elkhorn Ranch State Historic Site
30.5 km
Three V Crossing
62.7 km
River Bend Overlook
63.3 km
Cannonball Concretions Pullout
62 km
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