Watford City, County seat in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States
Located at an elevation of 646 meters, Watford City extends across 9 square miles of land with streets arranged in a grid pattern.
Founded in 1914 by businessmen anticipating the Great Northern Railroad arrival, the city was named after Vaughan G. Morris's hometown in Ontario.
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit near Watford City provides connections to Native American heritage and early frontier settlement patterns.
Northwest Dakota Public Transit offers weekday transportation services throughout Watford City, connecting residential areas with commercial and medical facilities.
The Rough Rider Center functions as a modern multipurpose facility, housing athletic courts, concert spaces, and community gathering areas.
Location: McKenzie County
Inception: 1914
Elevation above the sea: 646 m
Website: http://watford.mckenziecounty.net
GPS coordinates: 47.80250,-103.28056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:47
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