Sheridan County, Montana
Sheridan County sits way up in Montana’s northeastern corner, right next to North Dakota. It’s a place where the Great Plains stretch out as far as the eye can see. Plentywood, the county seat, is about as close as you can get to Canada.
Most folks here are farmers. Wheat fields dominate the landscape, broken up by the occasional oil derrick. The area’s history is closely tied to homesteaders who came here looking for a fresh start.
These days, the population is shrinking, but the community spirit remains strong. Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge attracts birdwatchers and nature lovers. It’s quiet out here. Really quiet. For some people, that’s the biggest draw.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sheridan County |
| County Seat | Plentywood |
| Etymology | Named after Philip Sheridan, a Union general in the American Civil War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Outlook, Westby, Antelope |
| Interstates and Highways | MT 5, MT 16 |
| FIPS Code | 30-091 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,706 square miles (Land: 1,677 sq mi, Water: 29 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Daniels County (West), Divide County, North Dakota (East), Williams County, North Dakota (East), Roosevelt County (South) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.7744° N, 104.5536° W |
| Major Landmarks | Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Sheridan County Museum, Plentywood Historic District |
| Population | Approximately 3,300 |
