Casselton North Dakota Map

About Casselton, North Dakota

Casselton is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,953. The population density is 471.4 people per km². Casselton is located at 46.9005°N, 97.2112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58012.

Casselton sprawls across a broad, flat expanse of the Red River Valley, its grid of streets laid out with the neat precision of a farmer’s field. It lies 14.8 miles west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Mapleton. The sky here is a vast, often luminous presence, stretching from horizon to horizon, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain. Low-slung buildings, many clad in weathered siding or brick, follow the gentle, almost imperceptible slope of the land, their angles softened by the immense sweep of the prairie. The character of Casselton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the immense scale of the natural world dictates the rhythm of life, and the horizon always promises more sky than land. The story of Casselton is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of the agricultural pioneers who carved out this settlement from the vast grasslands. For generations, the local economy has been inextricably linked to the cultivation of wheat and other grains, their golden bounty flowing through the town’s grain elevators, monuments of industry against the boundless sky. This deep connection to the land has fostered a strong sense of community, a shared understanding of the seasons’ demands and the earth’s generosity. Casselton’s history is also marked by the enduring presence of the railroad, a lifeline that brought settlers and goods, and whose tracks still form a vital artery through the heart of the county, a constant reminder of the journeys that shaped this place.

About This Casselton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Casselton, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.900529, -97.2112. 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 Casselton and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Casselton includes the ZIP code (58012), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (Central Cass Public School District 17). 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 Casselton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.