Bowbells North Dakota Map

About Bowbells, North Dakota

Bowbells is a locality in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 355. The population density is 108.4 people per km². Bowbells is located at 48.8031°N, 102.2460°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58721.

Bowbells claims its place under the vast North Dakota sky, a settlement etched into the gently rolling prairie. It lies 58.7 miles north-west of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 313°T), and is situated 11.6 miles north-west of Kenmare. Here, the land stretches out in broad, sun-drenched sweeps, broken only by the occasional cluster of trees that offer a fleeting intimacy against the immensity. The air itself feels clean and raw, carrying the scent of dry grasses and the distant promise of rain, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this corner of the world. The horizon is a clean, sharp line, and when the sun dips low, it paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, a daily spectacle that imbues the quiet landscape with a profound, almost spiritual beauty. The history of Bowbells is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Burke County, a story of resilience and hard work written into the very soil. Originally established as a railroad town, its fortunes have long been linked to the cultivation of wheat and other grains, the golden waves of which are a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. While the railroad’s central role has shifted, the agricultural roots remain deep, a quiet engine that drives the local economy. Life in Bowbells moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, a deliberate, unhurried rhythm that allows for a deep appreciation of the land and the simple, honest connections between its inhabitants.

About This Bowbells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bowbells, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.803083, -102.246001. 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 Bowbells and Burke County.

Detailed location data for Bowbells includes the ZIP code (58721), telephone area code (701), county seat of Burke County (Bowbells), and school district assignment (Bowbells Public School District 14). 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 Bowbells is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.