Dickinson North Dakota Map
Explore Dickinson, North Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Dickinson, North Dakota
| City | Dickinson |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Stark County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.89278 |
| Longitude | -102.79596 |
| Population | 25,679 |
| Density | 701.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 58601, 58602 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| County Seat | Dickinson |
| School District | Dickinson Public School District 1 |
About Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson is a locality in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of 25,679. The population density is 701.4 people per km². Dickinson is located at 46.8928°N, 102.7960°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Dickinson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 58601, 58602.Dickinson sits upon the vast, open prairie where the horizon pulls the eye toward an endless sky. It lies 89.9 miles west of Mandan, ND (from Mandan, ND: bearing 273°T), and is situated 54.5 miles west-southwest of Beulah. The Heart River winds through the landscape just one mile away, carving a modest path through the earth that sustains the grasses. To the west, the Lime Hills rise faintly in the distance, providing a jagged silhouette against the fading light of evening. Edward Arthur Patterson Lake remains a quiet expanse of water only two miles from the center, reflecting the changing colors of the clouds. Jaucees Park offers a local space for stillness, anchoring the immediate surroundings with its grounded, accessible terrain.
Dickinson grew from the expansion of the northern railways, marking a point of arrival for settlers drawn to the promise of the plains. The economy shifted over generations, moving from the steady rhythm of agriculture to the intense, industrious pulse of the energy sector. Oil extraction now plays a significant role in the local narrative, bringing a complex energy to the quiet streets. Workers and families navigate the cycles of these industries, balancing the demands of the modern work week with the endurance required by the climate. The character of the soil and the legacy of the land continue to dictate the pace of life, keeping the focus on productivity and resilience.
Dickinson holds a cultural identity defined by the persistence of those who call these plains home. The atmosphere is quiet, favoring the sound of the wind over the noise of more crowded places, and the light at dusk casts long, sharp shadows across the grid of the streets. While the region is expansive, the sense of community is found in small gatherings and the shared experience of the seasons. Local events often center on the traditions of the northern plains, reflecting the heritage of the people who settled here. Notable figures such as the author Louis L'Amour spent time in the region, drawing inspiration from the stark, honest beauty of the western landscape.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Rocky Butte Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 180° S
- Utahraptor (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 074° E
- Griffon Theaters (Cinema) — 0.5 mi, 014° N
- Mustang Baseball Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 257° W
- West River Community Center (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 252° W
- Patterson Lake (Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 209° SW
- BOR Lands (National Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 208° SW · 1,514 acres
- Belfield Theater (Cinema) — 19.1 mi, 269° W
- Little Missouri National Grassland (National Grassland) — 22.5 mi, 216° SW · 1.0M acres
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park (National Park) — 24.5 mi, 271° W · 70k acres
- Buck Hill Lookout (Viewpoint) — 28.1 mi, 275° W
- Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.3 mi, 010° N · 7,222 acres
- Theodore Roosevelt Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 33.8 mi, 279° W · 30k acres
- White Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.1 mi, 214° SW · 2,088 acres
- Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 34.3 mi, 273° W
- Medora Slaughterhouse (Historic Ruins) — 34.6 mi, 273° W
- Little Missouri State Park (State Park) — 42.3 mi, 005° N
- Bowman (Attraction) — 55.4 mi, 211° SW
- Golden Valley Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 57.0 mi, 272° W
- Mile 300 North Dakota - South Dakota boundary monument (Monument) — 65.5 mi, 180° S
- Gateway Museum (Museum) — 65.9 mi, 276° W
- Ziegler School (Historic Ruins) — 67.6 mi, 039° NE
- Custer National Forest (National Forest) — 75.5 mi, 205° SW · 1.2M acres
- Lewis and Clark Trail Museum (Museum) — 76.8 mi, 329° NW
- O'Fallon Historical Museum (Museum) — 79.3 mi, 243° SW
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About This Dickinson Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dickinson, North Dakota. Coordinates: 46.89278, -102.79596. 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 Dickinson includes the ZIP code (58601, 58602), telephone area code (701), county seat of Stark County (Dickinson), and school district assignment (Dickinson Public School District 1).
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 generated | August 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. |
