North Dakota Highway 5
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North Dakota 5 is a mostly two-lane and 337 miles (542.3 km) long east–west highway the touches the northern border of the state and is never farther than about 17 miles south of the Canadian border. The eastern terminus is located about four miles (6 km) east of Joliette
at the Red River
where the highway continues as Minnesota State Highway 175
. The western terminus is at North Dakota's western border about 12 miles (19.3 km) west of Fortuna
where the highway transitions to Montana Highway 5
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Joliette, North Dakota
Joliette is an unincorporated community located along Interstate 29 in Joliette Township in Pembina County in the U.S. State of North Dakota. It was established in 1879 as a rural post office. It was settled by French Canadians and named for Joliette, Quebec, the hometown of the town's first settler...
at the Red River
Red River of the North
The Red River is a North American river. Originating at the confluence of the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail rivers in the United States, it flows northward through the Red River Valley and forms the border between the U.S. states of Minnesota and North Dakota before continuing into Manitoba, Canada...
where the highway continues as Minnesota State Highway 175
Minnesota State Highway 175
Minnesota State Highway 175 is a highway in northwest Minnesota, which runs from North Dakota Highway 5 at the North Dakota state line and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S...
. The western terminus is at North Dakota's western border about 12 miles (19.3 km) west of Fortuna
Fortuna, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31 people, 17 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 31.0 people per square mile . There were 39 housing units at an average density of 39.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White...
where the highway transitions to Montana Highway 5
Montana Highway 5
Montana Highway 5 is a highway connecting with North Dakota's Highway 5, the 337 mile long ND highway. Montana 5 runs from the ND border to Scobey, Montana. It was formed in 1939, with its beautiful scenery along the way it makes it one of the best roads...
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Sites of interest
- Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Centerhttp://chippewa.utma.com/index2.html in BelcourtBelcourt, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,440 people, 806 households, and 561 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 417.0 people per square mile . There were 856 housing units at an average density of 146.3/sq mi...
- Icelandic State ParkIcelandic State ParkIcelandic State Park is a state park located in Akra Township, Pembina County, North Dakota. Located on Lake Renwick, the park consists of over of land, and includes the Pioneer Heritage Center and the Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve. The park was established to preserve evidence of the...
http://www.ndparks.com/parks/ISP.htm near CavalierCavalier, North DakotaCavalier is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Pembina County. The population was 1,302 at the 2010 census. Cavalier was founded in 1877 and became the county seat in 1911.... - Gunlogson Homestead and Nature PreserveGunlogson Arboretum Nature PreserveThe Gunlogson Arboretum Nature Preserve is an arboretum and nature preserve which is now part of Icelandic State Park, 5 miles west of Cavalier, North Dakota....
http://www.planetware.com/cavalier/gunlogson-homestead-and-nature-preserve-us-nd-980.htm in Cavalier - Pioneer Heritage Centerhttp://www.lasr.net/pages/city.php?Cavalier&North%20Dakota&City_ID=ND0204005&VA=Y&Attraction_ID=ND0204005a002 in Cavalier
External links
- The North Dakota Highways Page by Chris Geelhart