Antenna structures in Walsh County, North Dakota
At a glance
Walsh County, North Dakota has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1325463 near Fordville at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Walsh County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 24 registrations, Walsh County ranks 22nd of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 57% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Walsh County?
The most common filed structure type in Walsh County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 17 constructed, 5 dismantled and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Walsh County?
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. and North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership hold the most registrations in Walsh County, 3 each of the 24. Other owners include BNSF Railway Co. (2), Municipal Communications, LLC (2) and POLAR COMMUNICATIONS MUTUAL AID CORPORATION (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Walsh County have registered structures?
Registrations in Walsh County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Grafton (12), Fordville (2), Park River (2), Forest River (2) and Adams (2).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Walsh County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordville · 1293424 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Fordville · 1325463 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Park River · 1058375 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Forest River · 1311720 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Adams · 1313499 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Grafton · 1280156 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Adams · 1053011 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Oslo · 1248233 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Lankin · 1043126 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Minto · 1266371 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Grafton · 1048748 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Lankin · 1049516 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Grafton · 1018171 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Park River · 1043120 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Forest River · 1294441 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Grafton · 1053014 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Grafton · 1039706 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Grafton · 1209487 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Grafton · 1201531 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Grafton · 1286372 | 41 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Grafton · 1296680 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Grafton · 1210244 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Grafton · 1050488 | 19 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 24 | Grafton · 1258032 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Walsh County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Walsh County, North Dakota, 17 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 Walsh County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Walsh County is registration 1325463, a guyed tower near Fordville at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Walsh County?
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. and North Dakota RSA No. 3 Limited Partnership are tied for the most registrations in Walsh County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Walsh County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 24 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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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 Walsh County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/walsh-county (data as of October 13, 2026).