Harwood North Dakota Map

About Harwood, North Dakota

Harwood is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 819. The population density is 229.5 people per km². Harwood is located at 46.9794°N, 96.8806°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58042.

Harwood lies under a vast, expansive sky, a quiet sentinel on the North Dakota prairie. It lies 7.3 miles north of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 7°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Fargo. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, an endless canvas of rolling fields that stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional cluster of farmsteads or the distant, shimmering ribbon of the Sheyenne River. In summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the rustle of ripening grain, a deep, resonant sound that seems to emanate from the very earth. Winters bring a hushed stillness, the landscape transformed by a blanket of snow that softens every edge, leaving only the stark, elegant silhouettes of leafless trees against the pale sun. The light, especially at dawn and dusk, possesses a peculiar clarity, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold that linger long after the sun has dipped below the edge of the world. The history of Harwood is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Cass County, its economy still largely rooted in the fertile soil that surrounds it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established farms that have been passed down through generations, shaping the character of the place into one of enduring resilience and quiet diligence. While not a hub of industry, Harwood serves as a vital service point for the surrounding agricultural community, its grain elevators standing as silent testaments to the bounty of the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a steady, unhurried beat that fosters a strong sense of community and shared purpose, a quiet pride in the enduring legacy of the prairie.

About This Harwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harwood, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.979412, -96.880638. 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 Harwood and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Harwood includes the ZIP code (58042), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (West Fargo Public School District 6). 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 Harwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.