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Bismarck North Dakota Map

Explore Bismarck, North Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bismarck, North Dakota

How to Use This Bismarck, North Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bismarck, North Dakota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Dakota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bismarck.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bismarck
State	North Dakota (ND)
County	Burleigh County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.814583
Longitude	-100.770089
Population	73,622
Density	819.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	58501, 58505, 58502, 58503, 58504
Area Code	701
County Seat	Bismarck
School District	Bismarck Public School District 1

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About Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck is a locality in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of 73,622. The population density is 819.6 people per km². Bismarck is located at 46.8146°N, 100.7701°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bismarck is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 58501, 58505, 58502.

Bismarck emerges from the vast northern plains as a testament to the resilience of those who favor the stark, expansive beauty of the high prairie. It lies 5.2 miles east-southeast of Mandan, ND (from Mandan, ND: bearing 104°T), and is situated 5.1 miles northwest of Lincoln. The land around Bismarck stretches toward an enormous, pale sky that shifts in color from a bruised violet at dusk to a piercing, crystalline blue by noon. Only two miles away, the Missouri River carves a deliberate path through the earth, its currents acting as the silent, shifting pulse of the region. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the terrain rises into subtle, wind-swept undulations, while twenty miles distant, the jagged silhouette of The Hogback defines the horizon. Five miles from the center, the waters of Lake Oahe collect in a quiet basin, offering a reflective stillness that contrasts with the constant, restless movement of the prairie wind.

Bismarck traces its origins to the era of western expansion, when the promise of the Northern Pacific Railway drew settlers to these high, grassy reaches. The establishment of Bismarck transformed a remote frontier outpost into a vital nexus for commerce and governance, eventually solidifying its role as the seat of state authority. Throughout the decades, the character of Bismarck has been shaped by the arrival of hardy pioneers who recognized that the soil and the proximity to the Missouri River offered a base for enduring growth. Even today, the history of the settlement remains visible in the architecture of its older districts, where the persistent spirit of those early, determined individuals still informs the quiet dignity of the streets.

Economic life in Bismarck centers on a diverse array of sectors, ranging from essential public administration to the energy and agricultural industries that power the regional economy. Bismarck serves as a critical infrastructure hub, supporting a network of commerce that extends far across the northern plains. Educational pursuits are anchored by institutions like the University of Mary, which provides a foundation for professional development and academic inquiry. The daily industry of Bismarck functions with a pragmatic efficiency, as the local workforce manages the complexities of modern trade while remaining tethered to the traditional rhythms of the plains, where the harsh winters demand a disciplined, meticulous approach to labor and maintenance.

Cultural life in Bismarck finds expression in a variety of local traditions and the shared experience of regional athletics, where collegiate teams command a loyal and spirited following. Landmarks such as the World War Memorial Building serve as significant anchors for the community, preserving a sense of shared purpose and memory amidst the rapid pace of contemporary life. Residents of Bismarck often gather for seasonal festivals that celebrate the unique climate, from the intense clarity of the summer light to the hushed, frozen silence of the deep winter months. While figures of national renown occasionally pass through or hail from the region, the true essence of Bismarck resides in the collective identity of its people, who find a subtle, grounded contentment in the wide, open spaces of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 065° NE
Myron Atkinson Park (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 311° NW
Merci Train (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 300° NW
Pioneer State Library Park (State Park) — 0.6 mi, 286° W
All Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 295° NW
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 304° NW
Archeology & Historic Preservation (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 301° NW
Pioneer Family (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 290° W
Sleepy Hollow/Exchange Club Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 054° NE
Scheels Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 027° NE
AMC CLASSIC Bismarck 8 (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 346° N
Missouri River Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 281° W
Oaha Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 191° S
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.2 mi, 112° E · 28k acres
Salem Sue (Public Artwork) — 31.1 mi, 275° W
McLean County Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 340° N
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (Museum) — 36.0 mi, 339° N
Seamans Overlook (Viewpoint) — 36.6 mi, 336° NW
Florence Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.1 mi, 033° NE · 2,920 acres
Sitting Bull Visitor Center (Attraction) — 50.5 mi, 175° S
National Waterfowl Production Area (Nature Reserve) — 56.3 mi, 150° SE
Ziegler School (Historic Ruins) — 77.3 mi, 318° NW

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