North Dakota · FIPS 38053 · County seat: Watford City
McKenzie County, ND GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in McKenzie County, ND? The quickest route is the McKenzie County ArcGIS parcel map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the McKenzie County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | McKenzie County ArcGIS parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | mckenziegis.co.mckenzie.nd.us |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Watford City |
| Population | 14,252 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 2,760 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 38053 |
Who runs this map
This map is published by or for McKenzie County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the link. This viewer is an ArcGIS Experience Builder app, so its layout is custom to the publisher.
- Look for a search box or search widget and type in a street address or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to see its details in a pop-up or side panel.
- Check the toolbar for a layer list or basemap switcher if you want aerials or other layers.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
McKenzie County had an estimated 14,252 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 2,760 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 5.2 people per square mile. Among North Dakota's 53 counties, it is the 10th largest by population. Its county seat is Watford City.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border McKenzie County:
- Billings County
- Dunn County
- Golden Valley County
- Mountrail County
- Williams County
- Richland County, MT
- Roosevelt County, MT
- Wibaux County, MT
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.