Linton North Dakota Map

About Linton, North Dakota

Linton is a locality in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 904. The population density is 428.5 people per km². Linton is located at 46.2667°N, 100.2329°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58552.

Linton rests on a broad, gently rolling prairie, where the horizon stretches in an unbroken sweep of sky, a vast canvas often painted with the dramatic blush of sunset. It lies 45.7 miles south-east of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Strasburg. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, vast fields of wheat and corn stretching to meet the distant, hazy line of the sky, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a whisper of shade. The air itself carries a crispness, even in summer, a clean, dry scent that speaks of open spaces and the sun-baked soil. The character of Linton is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of the elements and the deep roots of its inhabitants, a place where the wind is a constant companion, rustling through the tall grasses and carrying the distant lowing of cattle. The history of Linton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding plains, a testament to the hard work of homesteaders who carved a life from this fertile earth. For generations, the economy has been anchored in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the reliable, if sometimes harsh, North Dakota climate. The German-Russian heritage of many of its early settlers has left an indelible mark, a cultural thread that still echoes in the community's traditions and the warmth of its welcome. While not a bustling metropolis, Linton possesses a distinctive charm, a quiet dignity that emanates from its well-maintained streets and the unassuming strength of its people, a place that understands the profound beauty of simplicity and the enduring power of the land.

About This Linton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Linton, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.266657, -100.232892. 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 Linton and Emmons County.

Detailed location data for Linton includes the ZIP code (58552), telephone area code (701), county seat of Emmons County (Linton), and school district assignment (Linton Public School District 36). 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 Linton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.