Antenna structures in Bowman County, North Dakota
At a glance
Bowman County, North Dakota has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1057664 near Scranton at 150 m (492 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bowman County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 20 registrations, Bowman County ranks 25th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 41 m, about half of the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about 3.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bowman County?
The most common filed structure type in Bowman County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (45%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 2 dismantled, 1 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Bowman County?
BNSF Railway Co. and Bowman County hold the most registrations in Bowman County, 3 each of the 20. Other owners include American Towers LLC (2), Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership (2) and Horvath Towers III, LLC (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bowman County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bowman County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bowman (17), Rhame (2) and Scranton (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Bowman County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton · 1057664 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Bowman · 1039982 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bowman · 1283746 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Rhame · 1314954 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 5 | Bowman · 1057669 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Bowman · 1057670 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Rhame · 1286936 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Bowman · 1285459 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Bowman · 1264563 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Bowman · 1301497 | 30 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 11 | Bowman · 1330913 | 25 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Bowman · 1046458 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Bowman · 1268500 | 22 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Bowman · 1238933 | 18 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 15 | Bowman · 1297302 | 17 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Bowman · 1040020 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Bowman · 1282682 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Bowman · 1282683 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Bowman · 1201526 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Bowman · 1292602 | 9 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bowman County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Bowman County, North Dakota, 16 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Bowman County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bowman County is registration 1057664, a tower near Scranton at 150 m (492 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bowman County?
BNSF Railway Co. and Bowman County are tied for the most registrations in Bowman County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Bowman County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 20 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Bowman County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/bowman-county (data as of October 13, 2026).