McKenzie County, Administrative county in western North Dakota, United States.
McKenzie County spans 2,861 square miles of land, making it the largest county by area in North Dakota, with rivers forming natural boundaries.
Established in 1883 and organized in 1905, the county received its name from Alexander McKenzie, a territorial political figure of North Dakota.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions while incorporating modern oil industry practices, reflecting the transformation of local communities over generations.
Watford City functions as the county seat, providing governmental services and serving as a central point for business activities in the region.
Between 2010 and 2020, McKenzie County recorded the highest population growth rate among all counties in the United States due to oil production.
Location: North Dakota
Inception: 1905
Capital city: Watford City
Shares border with: Williams County, Mountrail County, Dunn County, Billings County, Golden Valley County, Wibaux County, Richland County, Roosevelt County
Website: https://county.mckenziecounty.net
GPS coordinates: 47.73000,-103.39000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:57
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