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Fargo North Dakota Map

Explore Fargo, 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 Fargo, North Dakota

How to Use This Fargo, North Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fargo, 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 Fargo.

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.

City	Fargo
State	North Dakota (ND)
County	Cass County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.8647
Longitude	-96.82908
Population	125,990
Density	976.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	58102, 58103, 58104, 58105, 58106
Area Code	701
County Seat	Fargo
School District	Fargo Public School District 1

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About Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. With a population of 125,990, Fargo is a major urban centre in North Dakota. The population density is 976.7 people per km². Fargo is located at 46.8647°N, 96.8291°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fargo is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 58102, 58103, 58104.

Fargo occupies a vast, level expanse of the Red River Valley where the horizon stretches into an infinite, pale bowl under the weight of an enormous sky. It lies 5.2 miles east of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 88°T), and is situated 1.1 miles west-northwest of Moorhead. The Red River of the North serves as the primary artery of the landscape, carving a persistent path through the silt-rich soil that defines the terrain for miles in every direction. At the local scale, the land is marked by the quiet presence of Ole Tangen Triangle Park, which provides a small, green anchor amidst the relentless reach of the prairie. When the sun descends, the light turns a bruised, singular gold, casting long shadows across the flat earth that feel as ancient as the wind sweeping over the open plains.

Fargo emerged from the expansion of the Northern Pacific Railway, acting as a vital gateway for those pushing westward across the untamed northern reaches. The settlement grew out of the necessity of the crossing, where the confluence of trade and migration demanded a permanent foothold upon the banks of the Red River of the North. Early inhabitants recognized the fertility of the surrounding soil, which transformed the rugged frontier into a center for agricultural enterprise and steady development. The character of Fargo was forged in this transition, evolving from a temporary rail camp into a durable, resilient hub that has long anchored the regional identity of the northern plains.

Agriculture and the processing of grain remain the bedrock of the economy, though Fargo has diversified into a robust center for technology, medical services, and higher education. North Dakota State University stands as a primary engine for research and innovation, drawing a steady current of students and professionals who shape the intellectual life of the plains. Infrastructure here is built to withstand the extremes of the climate, with a grid that organizes the movement of commerce and people with efficient, pragmatic design. Within this environment, a person might find that the distance to Hatchet Lake, at nineteen miles, offers a modest escape into the stillness of the surrounding rural landscape.

Cultural life in Fargo finds its expression in the spirited following of the North Dakota State Bison, whose collegiate achievements bring a palpable intensity to the autumn months. The annual street fairs and local harvest celebrations reflect a community that values the persistence of its traditions, often gathering near landmarks like the historic Fargo Theatre with its iconic, glowing marquee. Among those who have emerged from this soil to gain wide recognition, the actor Josh Duhamel remains a prominent figure associated with the locality. Life here moves with a deliberate, honest pace, defined by the changing seasons and the quiet pride of people who have learned to thrive in the vast, open spaces of the north.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fargo Air Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 025° NE
Hjemkomst Center (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 025° NE
Bonanzaville, USA (Historic Site) — 0.9 mi, 025° NE
Woodlawn Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 242° SW
Downtown Fargo (Landmark) — 2.0 mi, 065° NE
Fargo Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 2.0 mi, 065° NE
Red River Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.3 mi, 206° SW
MSUM Planetarium (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 048° NE
North Dakota State University (Landmark) — 2.4 mi, 048° NE
Scheels Arena (Stadium) — 4.0 mi, 212° SW
Roger Maris Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 243° SW
Southwest Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 135° SE
Rabanus Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 234° SW
Anderson Softball & Tharaldson Baseball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 216° SW
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 235° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 289° W
Rollo the Viking Statue (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 060° NE
Angel of Hope (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 074° E
164th Infantry (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 111° E
Minuteman II ICBM (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 023° NE
Immersive Reality Room (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 004° N
Buffalo River State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 090° E
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 088° E · 12k acres
Fire Museum (Museum) — 24.3 mi, 127° SE
Sheyenne National Grassland (National Grassland) — 27.1 mi, 209° SW · 70k acres
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (Attraction) — 29.2 mi, 106° E
Viking Sword Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 061° NE
Twin Valley Heritage & Art Center (Museum) — 38.4 mi, 044° NE
Wilkin County Museum (Museum) — 43.0 mi, 164° S

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