Fingal North Dakota Map

About Fingal, North Dakota

Fingal is a locality in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 174. The population density is 166.0 people per km². Fingal is located at 46.7605°N, 97.7904°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58031.

Fingal lies under a sky that seems to stretch and breathe, a vast expanse of pale blue where clouds drift like slow ships on an endless ocean. It lies 42.8 miles west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 260°T), and is situated 15.1 miles south-east of Valley City. The land here is a quiet, rolling prairie, a tapestry of tawny grasses and the darker green of cultivated fields that ripple with the slightest breeze, hinting at the restless earth beneath. In the early morning, a soft, pearlescent light washes over the landscape, blurring the sharp edges of the horizon and lending a gentle, almost ephemeral beauty to the sturdy, unassuming farmsteads that dot the distance. The air itself carries a clean, cool scent, a blend of dry soil and the distant promise of rain, a constant companion to the wide-open spaces that define Fingal. The history of Fingal is written in the soil, a story of hardy settlers who, drawn by the promise of fertile land and a life unbound, established their roots in this corner of North Dakota. The local economy, like that of so many places in this region, is deeply intertwined with agriculture; vast fields of wheat and corn, testament to the region's bounty, are the lifeblood of the community, their golden and green hues painting the seasons. While no grand monuments rise, the enduring spirit of those who built Fingal is evident in the sturdy grain elevators standing sentinel against the horizon, and in the quiet camaraderie of the people who continue to tend this land. The rhythm of life here is measured by the sun’s arc and the turning of the earth, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for reflection and a deep connection to the natural world.

About This Fingal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fingal, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.760533, -97.790382. 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 Fingal and Barnes County.

Detailed location data for Fingal includes the ZIP code (58031), telephone area code (701), county seat of Barnes County (Valley City), and school district assignment (Maple Valley Public School District 4). 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 Fingal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.