Kensal North Dakota Map

About Kensal, North Dakota

Kensal is a locality in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 233. The population density is 146.3 people per km². Kensal is located at 47.3008°N, 98.7334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58455.

Kensal, a quiet collection of buildings, rests on the broad, sweeping expanse of North Dakota's prairie. It lies 90.2 miles west-south-west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 242°T), and is situated 27.0 miles north of Jamestown. The land here is a study in subtle contours, gently rolling and stretching toward horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. Fields of grain, ripening under the immense sun, paint broad strokes of gold and green across the landscape, broken only by the dark, rich earth of fallow land. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crispness, a clean scent of dust and growing things, and the light, when it catches the western sky, can be a spectacle of bruised purples and fiery oranges. This is a place where the wind is a constant companion, whispering secrets through the tall grass and shaping the very character of the land and its people. The history of Kensal is entwined with the hardy spirit of those who sought to cultivate this fertile, yet often unforgiving, terrain. Established during a time of westward expansion, its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the soil, with agriculture—primarily wheat and other grains—forming the backbone of its livelihood. Generations have worked this land, their efforts etched into the patterns of the fields and the resilience of the community. While not a hub of industry, Kensal’s enduring strength lies in its connection to the agricultural cycle and the close-knit relationships that have formed over decades. The distinctive character of Kensal is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring appeal of open spaces and the deep roots that can be put down in the heart of the prairie.

About This Kensal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kensal, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.30083, -98.733438. 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 Kensal and Stutsman County.

Detailed location data for Kensal includes the ZIP code (58455), telephone area code (701), county seat of Stutsman County (Jamestown), and school district assignment (Kensal Public School District 19). 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 Kensal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.