Gilby North Dakota Map

About Gilby, North Dakota

Gilby is a locality in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 322. The population density is 118.9 people per km². Gilby is located at 48.0853°N, 97.4706°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58235.

Gilby sits at the edge of a vast, open country where the land rolls with a quiet, insistent grace. It lies 23.1 miles west-north-west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 299°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-west of Grand Forks AFB. The horizon here is a clean, unbroken line, a testament to the immense sky that stretches out, a canvas for clouds that drift like slow ships. Fields of wheat and corn, in their seasons, paint broad strokes of gold and emerald across the landscape, their furrows tracing patterns that speak of human endeavor against the elemental sweep of the prairie. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the dew that clings to the stalks and the promise of a sun-drenched day. The story of Gilby is written in the soil and the grain that has long sustained its people. This is a place built on the resilience of agriculture, a legacy passed down through generations who understood the rhythms of the earth. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the bounty of the surrounding farmland, where the harvest dictates the pulse of the year. Though modest in its outward appearance, Gilby harbors a quiet strength, a sense of self-reliance born from its history as a waypoint and a haven for those who sought their fortune on the open plains. The grain elevators, standing like sentinels against the vast sky, are more than just storage; they are monuments to the enduring spirit of this prairie settlement.

About This Gilby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gilby, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.085267, -97.470638. 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 Gilby and Grand Forks County.

Detailed location data for Gilby includes the ZIP code (58235), telephone area code (701), county seat of Grand Forks County (Grand Forks), and school district assignment (Midway Public School District 128). 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 Gilby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.