North Dakota · FIPS 38031 · County seat: Carrington
Foster County, ND GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Foster 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 Foster County statewide map ↗
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Map and county facts
| 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 | Carrington |
| Population | 3,309 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 634 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 38031 |
About the official source
The link goes to a statewide map (North Dakota Parcel Viewer (NDGISHub)). It shows parcels for Foster 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 Foster County (around Carrington).
- 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.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
Foster County by the numbers
Census Bureau figures put Foster County at about 3,309 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 634 square miles of land, which is about 5.2 residents per square mile. Among North Dakota's 53 counties, it is the 32nd largest by population. The county seat is Carrington.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Foster County:
Before you rely on the lines
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.