Benedict North Dakota Map

About Benedict, North Dakota

Benedict is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 37.6 people per km². Benedict is located at 47.8303°N, 101.0824°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58716.

Benedict rests upon the broad, sweeping plains of McLean County, a place where the sky stretches an impossible distance and the land unfolds in vast, open fields. It lies 29.5 miles south-south-east of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 160°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north-east of Garrison. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a gently rolling expanse that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it, now softened by the patient work of wind and weather. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness, a clean scent of dry grasses and distant earth, and the light itself seems to possess a peculiar, golden quality as it catches the endless horizons. It is a landscape that demands a certain stillness, an invitation to observe the slow dance of clouds and the quiet assertion of life against the immensity of the prairie. The history of Benedict is intrinsically tied to the rich soil that surrounds it, a story written in wheat and barley, the enduring backbone of its local economy. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives mirroring the cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that still hums beneath the surface of everyday life. While the agricultural roots run deep, the spirit of Benedict also carries echoes of resilience and adaptation, a quiet strength forged in the face of the prairie's sometimes unforgiving nature. The very character of Benedict is one of understated perseverance, a testament to the enduring human spirit in a place where the land itself is the most profound landmark.

About This Benedict Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benedict, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.830281, -101.082374. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Benedict and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Benedict includes the ZIP code (58716), telephone area code (701), county seat of McLean County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Max Public School District 50). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Benedict is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.