Hazen, North Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hazen, Mercer County.
| City | Hazen |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Mercer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/North_Dakota/Beulah) |
| Latitude | 47.294448 |
| Longitude | -101.622665 |
| Population | 2,453 |
| Density | 688.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Hazen is a locality in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,453. The population density is 688.2 people per km². Hazen is located at 47.2944°N, 101.6227°W. It observes the Central Time (America/North_Dakota/Beulah) timezone. ZIP code: 58545.
Hazen rests upon a wide expanse of North Dakota prairie, its horizons punctuated by the distant, subtle swell of the land. It lies 51.8 miles north-west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 311°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Beulah. The sky here feels immense, a vast canvas that can shift from the pale wash of dawn to the bruised purples of an approaching storm with breathtaking speed. Fields of wheat and barley, when ripe, shimmer like molten gold under the sun, the stalks bending and whispering in the almost constant breeze that sweeps across this open country. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy perfume of cultivated soil and the faint, sweet aroma of wild grasses. The few trees that dare to stand are often wind-sculpted, their branches reaching eastward as if seeking a shelter that rarely arrives. The story of Hazen is deeply intertwined with the rich lignite coal seams that lie beneath this very ground, a resource that has fueled its economy and shaped its character for generations. The power plant, a monolithic presence on the landscape, hums with a steady, reassuring thrum, a testament to the industry that has sustained this community. Before the coal, the land was home to homesteaders, their dreams etched onto the fertile soil, their lives a constant negotiation with the elements. Today, Hazen maintains a quiet resilience, its people carrying the stoic pragmatism of those who understand the power of the sun and the unforgiving nature of winter. The rhythm of daily life here is measured by the changing seasons and the steady pulse of the power plant, a gentle cadence that speaks of endurance and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazen, North Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hazen and Mercer County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hazen is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hazen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |