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Devils Lake North Dakota Map

Explore Devils Lake, North Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Devils Lake, North Dakota

How to Use This Devils Lake, North Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Devils Lake, North Dakota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Dakota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Devils Lake.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityDevils Lake
StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyRamsey County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude48.112248
Longitude-98.876031
Population7,192
Density399.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code58301
Area Code701
County SeatDevils Lake
School DistrictDevils Lake Public School District 1

About Devils Lake, North Dakota

Devils Lake is a locality in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,192. The population density is 399.0 people per km². Devils Lake is located at 48.1122°N, 98.8760°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Devils Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 58301.

Devils Lake emerges from the vast, open prairie of North Dakota as a quiet center of life held beneath an enormous and shifting sky. It lies 83.4 miles north of Jamestown, ND (from Jamestown, ND: bearing 355°T), and is situated 54.5 miles east-southeast of Rugby. [Sentence 2] The land surrounding Devils Lake consists of expansive, level plains that stretch toward a horizon often blurred by the hazy transition of light at dusk. Travelers here observe how the earth holds the heat of the day, releasing it slowly into the cool air as the sun descends behind the distant, subtle incline of Sullys Hill. Only two miles from the center of town, the waters of Devils Lake provide a deep, grounding presence that anchors the local topography. Beyond the immediate fields, the landscape remains defined by the endurance of the soil and the wind that sweeps across the open expanse without obstruction.

Agriculture remains the lifeblood of the region, where the rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest dictates the tempo of the year. Historically, the expansion of the rail lines played a critical role in the growth of Devils Lake, transforming the settlement into a vital hub for moving grain and goods across the plains. Today, the economy relies on a diverse range of local industries, including manufacturing and the services required to support a productive rural population. The proximity of the Sheyenne River, located seventeen miles away, serves as a reminder of the water systems that have long shaped the movement of people and resources in this corner of the state. Local commerce reflects a pragmatic spirit, where the work of the day is met with a steady, unadorned focus that sustains the collective livelihood.

Cultural character in Devils Lake is defined by a resilient, stoic hospitality and a deep connection to the traditions of the northern plains. Residents often gather at Roosevelt Park, which provides a necessary space for community interaction amidst the quietude of the surrounding wilderness. The town honors its heritage through local events that mark the changing seasons, drawing people together to celebrate the specific rhythm of life in a landlocked environment. While few figures of global fame claim this ground as their primary origin, the identity of Devils Lake remains forged by the generations of families who have chosen to endure the winters and thrive in the short, bright summers. Life here moves with an intentional pace, favoring the authenticity of small-scale connections over the fleeting distractions of larger, more frantic centers of trade.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 034° NE
  • Ruger Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 060° NE
  • Devils Lake (Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 163° S
  • Ramsey County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 351° N
  • Shelvers Grove State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 127° SE
  • White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 206° SW · 1,630 acres
  • Sullys Hill National Game Preserve (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 206° SW · 1,630 acres
  • Grahams Island State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 241° SW
  • Crary (State Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 107° E
  • Kenner Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 316° NW
  • Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 152° SE
  • Long lake (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 249° W
  • Prairie Village Museum (Museum) — 54.1 mi, 288° W
  • Northern Lights Tower (Monument) — 54.1 mi, 288° W
  • Town Mural (Public Artwork) — 61.7 mi, 327° NW
  • Till Hill (Viewpoint) — 64.8 mi, 100° E
  • Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge_Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 78.9 mi, 199° S · 4,204 acres

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About This Devils Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Devils Lake, North Dakota. Coordinates: 48.112248, -98.876031. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Devils Lake includes the ZIP code (58301), telephone area code (701), county seat of Ramsey County (Devils Lake), and school district assignment (Devils Lake Public School District 1).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.