Clifford North Dakota Map
Clifford, 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 Clifford, Traill County.
Interactive Map of Clifford, North Dakota
| City | Clifford |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Traill |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.348041 |
| Longitude | -97.410645 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 24.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Clifford, North Dakota
Clifford is a locality in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 54. The population density is 24.4 people per km². Clifford is located at 47.3480°N, 97.4106°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58016.
Clifford rests on a vast, fertile prairie, a place where the horizon stretches in an unbroken line, meeting a sky that often spills over with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a prairie sunset. It lies 40.5 miles north-west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 324°T), and is situated 11.1 miles south-south-west of Mayville. The land itself is a testament to patient cultivation, a patchwork quilt of gold and green under the relentless sun. Here, the wind is a constant companion, whispering through fields of wheat and corn, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant rain. The air, especially in the quiet hours of early morning, possesses a crisp, clean quality, a clarity that seems to sharpen the senses, making even the most ordinary sights appear imbued with a subtle, profound beauty. The low-slung buildings of Clifford huddle together as if for warmth against the immensity of the landscape, their weathered facades speaking of resilience against the elements. The story of Clifford is deeply entwined with the hardy souls who first broke this prairie soil, their efforts laying the foundation for a local economy rooted in agriculture. For generations, the rich earth has yielded its bounty, sustaining families and shaping the very character of the place. While the railroad once buzzed with the transport of grain, its echoes now mingle with the hum of modern machinery, a quiet evolution that honors the past while embracing the present. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Clifford; its distinction lies in the unpretentious rhythm of everyday life, in the shared understanding forged by generations who have weathered the same seasons, the same sun, and the same sweeping winds. It is a landscape that demands a certain fortitude, and in turn, rewards it with a profound sense of peace and belonging.
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About This Clifford Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifford, 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 Clifford and Traill County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Clifford 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 Clifford 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. |
