Cannon Ball North Dakota Map

About Cannon Ball, North Dakota

Cannon Ball is a locality in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 748. The population density is 3.8 people per km². Cannon Ball is located at 46.3894°N, 100.5940°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58528.

Cannon Ball rests on a broad prairie, where the land unfolds in sweeping, open vistas under an immense sky. It lies 30.3 miles south-south-east of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 163°T), and is situated 19.2 miles west-north-west of Linton. The terrain here is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil, a gentle, almost imperceptible swell that hints at the vastness of the Great Plains. Sparse clusters of cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the ceaseless wind, mark the occasional draws and coulees where water might gather after a rain. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of drying grasses and the distant promise of moisture, a palpable presence that defines the very breath of this place. The light, too, holds a special quality, a golden wash that softens the sharp edges of the landscape as dusk descends, painting the horizon with hues of apricot and rose. The history of Cannon Ball is inextricably linked to the fertile earth and the resilient spirit of those who have called it home. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn to the promise of agricultural bounty, the local economy has long been shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest, the steady rhythm of life dictated by the seasons. While farming remains a cornerstone, the discovery and development of nearby energy resources have introduced a new dimension to Cannon Ball's economic landscape, bringing both opportunity and change. The distinct character of Cannon Ball is that of quiet perseverance, a place where the grandeur of nature is a constant, humbling companion, and where the stories of generations are etched not in stone, but in the enduring patterns of the land itself.

About This Cannon Ball Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cannon Ball, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.389439, -100.594011. 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 Cannon Ball and Sioux County.

Detailed location data for Cannon Ball includes the ZIP code (58528), telephone area code (701), county seat of Sioux County (Fort Yates), and school district assignment (Solen Public School District 3). 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 Cannon Ball is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.