Leal North Dakota Map
Leal, 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 Leal, Barnes County.
Interactive Map of Leal, North Dakota
| City | Leal |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Barnes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.105266 |
| Longitude | -98.317316 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 6.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Leal, North Dakota
Leal is a locality in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 23. The population density is 6.6 people per km². Leal is located at 47.1053°N, 98.3173°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58479.
Leal, North Dakota, unfolds across a landscape of broad, rolling plains, where the earth stretches out in a patchwork of cultivated fields and wild grasslands under an immense sky. It lies 68.7 miles west-north-west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 284°T), and is situated 19.4 miles north-west of Valley City. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle heaving of the land that seems to echo the slow, deliberate breath of the prairie. In the summer months, the air hums with the tireless industry of insects, and the golden light of late afternoon often casts long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the horizon. The character of Leal is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate much of life, and the human presence is a sturdy, enduring thread woven into the fabric of the wide-open spaces. The history of Leal is as deeply rooted as the prairie grasses that once dominated this region, a testament to the homesteaders who carved lives from this fertile soil. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of the community. While the railroad once promised a more bustling future, its fading presence has left Leal with a more measured pace, a place where neighborly connections are as vital as the crops in the field. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions; instead, the distinctive character of Leal lies in its unpretentious authenticity, its deep connection to the cycles of nature, and the enduring spirit of its people.
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About This Leal Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Leal, 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 Leal and Barnes County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Leal 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 Leal 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. |
