Columbus North Dakota Map
Columbus, 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 Columbus, Burke County.
Interactive Map of Columbus, North Dakota
| City | Columbus |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Burke |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.904199 |
| Longitude | -102.780453 |
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 141.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Columbus, North Dakota
Columbus is a locality in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 67. The population density is 141.6 people per km². Columbus is located at 48.9042°N, 102.7805°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58727.
Columbus rests on the broad, sweeping plains of western North Dakota, where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious expanse. It lies 64.9 miles north-east of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 36°T), and is situated 23.4 miles east of Crosby. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a vast, undulating canvas of golden grasses and resilient wildflowers that catch the wind in shimmering waves. Under a sky that often feels impossibly large and deep, the air carries the scent of dry earth and distant hayfields, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of wide-open spaces. The character of Columbus is etched into this immensity, a quiet resilience mirroring the enduring spirit of the prairie itself, where life finds its footing against the grand indifference of nature. The history of Columbus is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural bounty of the region, a story of homesteaders who wrestled sustenance from this formidable landscape. For generations, the local economy has been anchored by the cultivation of grain and the raising of livestock, a cycle dictated by the seasons and the generous, if sometimes harsh, climate. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the sturdy, unassuming architecture of the buildings, and in the unhurried rhythm of daily life that prevails. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of families who have worked this soil for decades forms the true, indelible landmark of Columbus.
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About This Columbus Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Columbus, 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 Columbus and Burke County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Columbus 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 Columbus 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. |
