Welcome to Garfield County

Published: 2022
By Teo Sinks

Garfield county is what many would call the middle of nowhere, and some call home, including in the county seat of Jordan. With all the wide-open spaces there are sections with more cattle than people. Garfield county’s estimated population is 1,209. Agriculture is the primary industry, with commercial and registered cattle herds run on the land. In this area, sheep were once the top livestock produced. Over the years, sheep ranching has declined. Dryland barley and wheat are the predominant crops in the area. Garfield County is known for tourism at various times of the year. Many come for the dinosaur trail and to visit the museum. Hunting, fishing, and boating are other tourist attractions in Garfield County. Fort Peck Lake, with the Hell Creek State Park recreational area, draws people from all over.