North Dakota · FIPS 38003 · County seat: Valley City
Barnes County, ND GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Barnes County start at North Dakota Parcel Viewer (NDGISHub). This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Barnes County statewide map ↗
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Barnes County at a glance
| Official map | North Dakota Parcel Viewer (NDGISHub) |
|---|---|
| Type | Statewide map (covers all of North Dakota) |
| Website | experience.arcgis.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Valley City |
| Population | 10,726 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 1,492 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 38003 |
About the official source
The link goes to a statewide map (North Dakota Parcel Viewer (NDGISHub)). It shows parcels for Barnes County along with the rest of North Dakota. A statewide layer can trail the county's own books by weeks or months, so treat it as a fast first look rather than the final word. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open North Dakota Parcel Viewer (NDGISHub) in a new tab and zoom to Barnes County (around Valley City).
- Type a street address into the search box, or click directly on a parcel.
- Review the parcel attributes; field names vary by state.
- Confirm anything important with the county assessor, since the statewide layer is a compiled copy.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
Barnes County by the numbers
Barnes County had an estimated 10,726 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 1,492 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 7.2 people per square mile. By population it ranks 13th of 53 counties in North Dakota. Valley City serves as the county seat.
Nearby parcel maps
Barnes County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
A note on accuracy
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.