Bowbells North Dakota Map
Bowbells, 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 Bowbells, Burke County.
Interactive Map of Bowbells, North Dakota
| City | Bowbells |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Burke |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.803083 |
| Longitude | -102.246001 |
| Population | 355 |
| Density | 108.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Bowbells Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bowbells, 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 Bowbells and Burke County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bowbells 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 Bowbells 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. |
