Lankin, 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 Lankin, Walsh County.
| City | Lankin |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Walsh |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.311106 |
| Longitude | -97.925094 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 127.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lankin is a locality in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 109. The population density is 127.5 people per km². Lankin is located at 48.3111°N, 97.9251°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58250.
Lankin unfurls across a landscape of subtle, expansive horizons, where the sky seems to hold dominion over the earth. It lies 49.0 miles west-north-west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 303°T), and is situated 10.4 miles south-west of Park River. The terrain here is a study in gentle swells, a green and gold quilt stitched by fields of grain that stretch as far as the eye can discern, broken only by the occasional cluster of wind-sculpted trees or the glint of a distant farmstead. In the quiet of the late afternoon, the light softens, painting the vast prairie sky in hues of rose and lavender, a silent, breathtaking spectacle that imbues the very air with a profound stillness. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by forces that have long since receded, leaving behind a quiet dignity in its rolling contours. The story of Lankin is one of resilience and a deep connection to the fertile soil that defines this corner of Walsh County. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of agricultural prosperity, its economy has always been intimately tied to the cycles of planting and harvest, with amber waves of wheat and golden corn dominating the visual vernacular. Though time has brought its share of changes, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly interdependence remains a quiet, defining characteristic of Lankin. The absence of grand monuments is, in itself, a testament to a life lived closer to the earth, where the true landmarks are the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lankin, 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 Lankin and Walsh County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lankin 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 Lankin 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. |