Bottineau North Dakota Map
Bottineau, North Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bottineau, Bottineau County.
Interactive Map of Bottineau, North Dakota
| City | Bottineau |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Bottineau |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.82723 |
| Longitude | -100.445698 |
| Population | 2,205 |
| Density | 605.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bottineau, North Dakota
Bottineau is a locality in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,205. The population density is 605.4 people per km². Bottineau is located at 48.8272°N, 100.4457°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58318.
Bottineau rests at the edge of the Turtle Mountains, a place where the vast, flat prairie begins its subtle, almost reluctant, ascent. It lies 56.6 miles north-east of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 43°T), and is situated 17.5 miles west of Dunseith. The land here is a study in gentle contours, the fields of grain rippling like a golden sea under the immense North Dakota sky, breaking only for the darker, more wooded hummocks that hint at the coming elevation. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness, a clean, sharp scent of earth and distant pine that invigorates the lungs. The character of Bottineau is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from enduring seasons of harsh winds and brilliant sunshine, a place where the horizon stretches endlessly, inviting contemplation. The history of Bottineau is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of the region, with wheat and barley long forming the backbone of its economy, their golden stalks a familiar sight across the rolling terrain. The town’s founding was spurred by the railroad, a vital artery that brought settlers and commerce, shaping the very layout and spirit of Bottineau. Today, that spirit endures, though the landscape also offers the unique allure of the nearby Turtle Mountain State Park, a haven of aspen and balsam fir, dotted with clear, cool lakes that offer a refreshing contrast to the open prairie. This proximity to nature, the blend of cultivated fields and wilder woodlands, lends Bottineau a distinctive character, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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About This Bottineau Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bottineau, North Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bottineau and Bottineau County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bottineau is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bottineau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
