Lansford North Dakota Map

About Lansford, North Dakota

Lansford is a locality in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 216. The population density is 260.4 people per km². Lansford is located at 48.6289°N, 101.3757°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58750.

Lansford, North Dakota, unfurls itself across a landscape of subtle, sweeping contours, where the horizon stretches with an almost infinite generosity. It lies 27.6 miles north of Minot, ND (from Minot, ND: bearing 352°T), and is situated 14.5 miles north of Minot AFB. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, persistent beauty, a tapestry of grasses and low-lying brush that shifts from ochre to deep green with the turning seasons. In the summer months, the air itself feels alive, carrying the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the distant hum of insects. The sky above Lansford is a canvas of unparalleled breadth, often painted with clouds that drift like slow, thoughtful ships, casting fleeting shadows that trace the gentle rise and fall of the terrain. The story of Lansford is inextricably linked to the soil and the promise it held for those who ventured north. Originally established as a farming community, its economy has long been tethered to the cycles of agriculture, with wheat and other grains ripening under the expansive prairie sun. For decades, the rhythm of life in Lansford was dictated by planting and harvest, a testament to the resilience and hard work of its inhabitants. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the quiet persistence of the place, its unhurried pace, and the enduring sense of community are its most distinctive and cherished features, a gentle echo of simpler times against the vast North Dakota sky.

About This Lansford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lansford, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.628909, -101.375716. 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 Lansford and Bottineau County.

Detailed location data for Lansford includes the ZIP code (58750), telephone area code (701), county seat of Bottineau County (Bottineau), and school district assignment (Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District 1). 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 Lansford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.