Garrison North Dakota Map

About Garrison, North Dakota

Garrison is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,397. The population density is 402.0 people per km². Garrison is located at 47.6522°N, 101.4157°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58540.

Garrison, North Dakota, exhales a spirit of enduring prairie resilience. It lies 40.5 miles south of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 188°T), and is situated 18.8 miles north-west of Underwood. The land unfurls in broad, sweeping gestures, a testament to the immense sky it supports. Rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and weather, give way to flatter expanses where agriculture stitches a quilt of greens and golds across the horizon. In the distance, the glint of water hints at the presence of Lake Sakakawea, a vast blue artery that breathes life into this otherwise austere landscape. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the early mornings, a clean, dry scent of soil and distant grasses that speaks of boundless space and a profound quietude. The history of Garrison is intrinsically tied to the development of the Missouri River Basin and the construction of the Garrison Dam, a monumental undertaking that reshaped the very geography of the region. This colossal project, completed in the mid-20th century, created Lake Sakakawea, transforming the local economy from one primarily driven by agriculture to one that now embraces tourism and recreation. The lake’s abundant waters support fishing, boating, and a vibrant summer influx of visitors, offering a stark contrast to the more muted, introspective rhythm of the long winters. The character of Garrison is thus a blend of the stoic farmer and the welcoming host, a place where the deep roots of rural life intertwine with the more transient currents of a popular vacation destination, each season painting its own distinct hue upon the town's enduring canvas.

About This Garrison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Garrison, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.652222, -101.415716. 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 Garrison and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Garrison includes the ZIP code (58540), telephone area code (701), county seat of McLean County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Garrison Public School District 51). 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 Garrison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.