Dwight North Dakota Map

About Dwight, North Dakota

Dwight is a locality in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 47. The population density is 109.6 people per km². Dwight is located at 46.3041°N, 96.7381°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58075.

Dwight lies on a broad, gently rolling prairie that stretches toward horizons that seem to shift with the changing light. It lies 39.4 miles south of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 178°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Wahpeton. The land here is a study in muted greens and golds, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of farmsteads and the occasional stand of cottonwood trees that cluster by the scarce waterways. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of cultivated earth and distant, sun-baked grasses, a subtle perfume of the Dakotas. Even in the quietude, there's a sense of immense, open space, a sky that feels impossibly vast, capable of holding thunderstorms and the quiet descent of stars. The history of Dwight is tied to the rich soil that defines this region, a fertile ground that has sustained generations of farming families. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, marking the pulse of harvests and the movement of crops. While much has changed since the initial homesteaders arrived, seeking opportunity on these expansive plains, a steadfast resilience persists in Dwight. The community retains a character shaped by the land and the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here, a quiet testament to the enduring pull of the prairie.

About This Dwight Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dwight, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.304125, -96.738133. 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 Dwight and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Dwight includes the ZIP code (58075), telephone area code (701), county seat of Richland County (Wahpeton), and school district assignment (Wahpeton Public School District 37). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dwight is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.