Linton North Dakota Map
Linton, 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 Linton, Emmons County.
Interactive Map of Linton, North Dakota
| City | Linton |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Emmons |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.266657 |
| Longitude | -100.232892 |
| Population | 904 |
| Density | 428.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Linton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Linton, 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 Linton and Emmons County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Linton 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 Linton 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. |
