Kief North Dakota Map

About Kief, North Dakota

Kief is a locality in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 8. The population density is 2.5 people per km². Kief is located at 47.8575°N, 100.5115°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Kief is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 58723, 58712.

Kief emerges from the vast, open expanse of the North Dakota prairie like a quiet gathering of grain elevators standing watch over the golden wheat fields. It lies 44.6 miles southeast of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 125°T), and is situated 54.1 miles southeast of Minot AFB. Beyond the immediate cluster of structures, the landscape stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Hogback Ridge, which anchors the horizon under an enormous, pale blue sky. The terrain is defined by the subtle, rhythmic swells of the earth, punctuated by the seasonal migration of birds utilizing the nearby Sheridan County Waterfowl Production Area Of Nd. When the light of late afternoon catches the tall, dry grasses, the land takes on the color of weathered brass, and the stillness of the air creates a profound sense of isolation that feels both heavy and meditative.

Kief retains the austere character of its early settlement days, when the arrival of the railroad dictated the pace of life and the layout of the streets. The local economy remains tethered to the cycles of agriculture, with the persistent labor of the harvest season serving as the heartbeat of the community. Travelers passing through may notice the proximity of the Wintering River, which meanders through the landscape four miles away, carving a path toward the expansive Wintering River Flats. The water of Ebel Lake, located only three miles from the center of Kief, provides a modest, shimmering sanctuary for wildlife and a rare break in the endless, rolling plains. Life here moves with a deliberate, quiet patience, shaped by the harsh winters and the short, intense summers that define the northern plains.

About This Kief Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kief, North Dakota. Coordinates: 47.857502, -100.511527. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Kief includes the ZIP code (58723, 58712), telephone area code (701), county seat of McHenry County (Towner), and school district assignment (Drake Public School District 57).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.