North Dakota Oil & Gas Wells by PLSS Section
18,400 active wells across the Williston Basin (Bakken) and surrounding areas — browse by township, range, and section.
Active Wells
18,400
Principal Meridian
Fifth Principal Meridian
Primary Basin
Williston Basin (Bakken)
Convert North Dakota Well Locations to GPS
Enter any North Dakota PLSS description to get GPS coordinates for a well site.
Example: T152N R95W Sec 24 SW¼ 5th PM
Top Producing Counties
North Dakota's most active oil and gas counties by well count, with representative PLSS townships.
McKenzie County
5,120 wells High-activity township: T152N R100W
Mountrail County
3,280 wells High-activity township: T155N R92W
Williams County
2,940 wells High-activity township: T155N R100W
Dunn County
2,650 wells High-activity township: T145N R95W
Divide County
1,180 wells High-activity township: T163N R100W
Major Producing Basins
North Dakota's active oil and gas basins, all surveyed under the PLSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Dakota oil and gas wells and PLSS locations.
North Dakota uses the Fifth Principal Meridian as its PLSS reference. Every Bakken and Three Forks well permit includes a legal description like "T152N R95W Sec 24 SW¼." Horizontal wells often span multiple sections, but the surface location is identified by its PLSS section.
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Convert Well Locations to GPS
Paste any PLSS legal description and get GPS coordinates instantly — used by landmen, field engineers, and O&G professionals across North Dakota.
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Well counts are approximate and based on publicly available data from the North Dakota Industrial Commission — Oil and Gas Division as of 2025-12. Township America provides coordinate conversion tools and does not replace a licensed land surveyor. Always verify well locations with official state records before making land or permitting decisions.