[3] Golden Valley was called 'Rattlesnake Flats' by early settlers, due to the large number of the snakes found in the area.

Shortly after the vote was certified, suit was filed against the Billings County Commission to overturn the result.

[5] The court's decision upholding the new county was made on September 19, 1912, and Golden Valley was formally organized on November 13, 1912.

Golden Valley County lies on the west line of North Dakota.

The county terrain consists of semi-arid hills, dedicated to agriculture in the level areas.

[6] The terrain slopes to the east and north, with its highest point on hills at the southwestern corner at 3,251 ft (991 m) ASL.

Source:[6] Golden Valley County voters have been reliably Republican for decades.