Bergen North Dakota Map

About Bergen, North Dakota

Bergen is a locality in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 1. The population density is 1.0 people per km². Bergen is located at 48.0017°N, 100.7146°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58792.

Bergen lies under a sky that seems to stretch to infinity, a vast canvas where clouds drift like slow-moving galleons across the boundless prairie. It lies 31.2 miles east-south-east of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 121°T), and is situated 10.6 miles east-south-east of Velva. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swell and fall of earth that speaks of ancient glacial sculpting, now softened by the endless march of seasons. Fields, painted in shades of ochre and emerald depending on the time of year, roll towards horizons that blur the distinction between earth and sky. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of cultivated grain and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of the land breathing. Even the quietest afternoon possesses a certain weight, a stillness that allows one to hear the whisper of wind through the stalks of wheat. This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who first broke the prairie sod, their legacy woven into the very fabric of Bergen's existence. The local economy, rooted deeply in the fertile earth, thrives on the bounty of agriculture, with crops like wheat and barley forming the backbone of its prosperity. Generations have worked this land, their efforts reflected in the orderly patterns of the fields and the solid, dependable nature of the community. While Bergen may not boast grand monuments, its character is etched into the weathered barns and the unpretentious homes that stand as silent witnesses to a history of perseverance and quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the soil.

About This Bergen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bergen, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.001674, -100.71459. 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 Bergen and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Bergen includes the ZIP code (58792), telephone area code (701), county seat of McHenry County (Towner), and school district assignment (Velva Public School District 1). 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 Bergen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.