Leonard North Dakota Map

About Leonard, North Dakota

Leonard is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 248. The population density is 125.5 people per km². Leonard is located at 46.6519°N, 97.2456°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58052.

Leonard, North Dakota, unfolds under a vast prairie sky, a place where the horizon stretches out in an unbroken sweep of cultivated fields and the occasional cluster of trees. It lies 22.5 miles south-west of West Fargo, ND (from West Fargo, ND: bearing 227°T), and is situated 17.8 miles west-south-west of Horace. The land here is a subtle tapestry of gentle swells and shallow depressions, carved by ancient glaciers and now meticulously tended by generations of farmers. In the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, the air itself seems to hold the scent of ripening wheat and the dry whisper of wind through tall grass. Evenings bring a deep, resonant stillness, punctuated only by the distant lowing of cattle or the sharp cry of a meadowlark, as the sun bleeds gold and rose across the immense canvas of the west. The story of Leonard is intrinsically tied to the soil, a narrative of hardy settlers drawn to the fertile black earth of Cass County in the late 19th century. Agriculture remains the lifeblood, with vast expanses dedicated to durum wheat, barley, and soybeans, their emerald and ochre hues shifting with the seasons. This agricultural rhythm dictates the pace of life in Leonard, a steady, deliberate beat that values hard work and neighborly support. Though no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of those who first broke this ground is evident in the strong, unpretentious character of the place, a quiet testament to resilience and a deep connection to the land.

About This Leonard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leonard, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.651915, -97.245647. 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 Leonard and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Leonard includes the ZIP code (58052), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (Kindred Public School District 2). 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 Leonard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.