Hankinson North Dakota Map

About Hankinson, North Dakota

Hankinson is a locality in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 804. The population density is 159.6 people per km². Hankinson is located at 46.0697°N, 96.9017°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58041.

Hankinson rests on the broad, sweeping canvas of the prairie, a place where the horizon feels like a tangible line drawn by a steady hand. It lies 55.6 miles south of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 180°T), and is situated 19.6 miles south-west of Wahpeton. The land here is a testament to the endless sky, a gently rolling expanse of fertile soil that seems to drink in the sun and the rain with quiet gratitude. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, almost crystalline quality, hinting at the vast, open distances that surround Hankinson. Rows of corn and soybeans stretch out like green and gold carpets, their ordered patterns a gentle contrast to the wilder, untamed beauty of the native grasses that still hold sway in the ditches and along the less-traveled roads. The story of Hankinson is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Richland County, a history built on the sturdy foundation of the land’s bounty. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the cultivation of wheat, corn, and soybeans, the cycles of planting and harvest dictating the rhythm of life. This enduring connection to the soil has fostered a strong sense of community, where neighbors rely on each other, their shared heritage a quiet strength. While the larger forces of agribusiness now shape the landscape, the spirit of individual farming, of hard work under the vast prairie sky, still resonates in the very character of Hankinson.

About This Hankinson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hankinson, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.069681, -96.901748. 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 Hankinson and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Hankinson includes the ZIP code (58041), telephone area code (701), county seat of Richland County (Wahpeton), and school district assignment (Hankinson Public School District 8). 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 Hankinson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.