Coleharbor North Dakota Map
Coleharbor, 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 Coleharbor, McLean County.
Interactive Map of Coleharbor, North Dakota
| City | Coleharbor |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | McLean |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.544165 |
| Longitude | -101.223766 |
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 87.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Coleharbor, North Dakota
Coleharbor is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 66. The population density is 87.5 people per km². Coleharbor is located at 47.5442°N, 101.2238°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58531.
Coleharbor rests on the northern edge of Lake Sakakawea, a vast expanse of blue that mirrors the expansive North Dakota sky above. It lies 47.7 miles south of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-west of Underwood. The land here is a study in patient erosion and the slow, steady work of water; low, rolling hills, softened by prairie grasses and scattered stands of cottonwoods, give way to the lake's intricate shoreline. In the summer, the air hums with the low drone of insects and carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth, while in winter, the silence descends, broken only by the sharp crack of ice and the whisper of wind across snow-laden fields. The character of Coleharbor is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elemental forces of nature are not merely observed but felt in the bones. The history of Coleharbor is intrinsically tied to the creation of Lake Sakakawea, a man-made reservoir formed by the Garrison Dam in the late 1950s. This monumental undertaking reshaped the local landscape and economy, transforming formerly dry prairie into a recreational hub. The fishing industry, particularly for walleye and northern pike, became a cornerstone of Coleharbor's livelihood, drawing anglers from far and wide. The town itself, though small, holds a sturdy, unassuming charm, a testament to the generations who have navigated life on the prairie and by the water's edge. The quality of light here, especially as dusk settles over the lake, paints the water and the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a daily spectacle that imbues Coleharbor with a subtle, enduring beauty.
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About This Coleharbor Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Coleharbor, 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 Coleharbor and McLean County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Coleharbor 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 Coleharbor 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. |
