Mandan North Dakota Map

About Mandan, North Dakota

Mandan is a locality in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of 24,522. The population density is 693.9 people per km². Mandan is located at 46.8267°N, 100.8896°W. It observes the Central Time (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) timezone. ZIP code: 58554.

Mandan lies where the wide Missouri River, a vein of restless, sun-drenched water, has shaped the land for eons. It lies 5.2 miles west-north-west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 284°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-north-west of Lincoln. The terrain here unfurls in broad, sweeping gestures, a prairie canvas of golden grasses and stoic sunflowers that surrender to the immense sky. In summer, the air hums with the drone of cicadas and the distant rumble of freight trains, a counterpoint to the vast, quiet breathing of the plains. The light at dusk often paints the western horizon in hues of bruised violet and molten gold, a spectacle that lends a hushed reverence to the fading day. This is a place deeply connected to its roots, where the legacy of the Mandan people, who once thrived along these very banks, whispers through the landscape. The Northern Pacific Railroad’s arrival in the late 19th century spurred its growth, transforming it into a vital hub for agriculture and livestock. Today, Mandan’s economy still draws strength from the rich soil, with grain elevators standing like sentinels against the sky, and a steady stream of trucks carrying the bounty of the fields. The Missouri River itself, though tamed by dams, remains a constant presence, offering opportunities for recreation and a reminder of the elemental forces that shaped this corner of North Dakota.

About This Mandan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mandan, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.82666, -100.889576. 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 Mandan and Morton County.

Detailed location data for Mandan includes the ZIP code (58554), telephone area code (701), county seat of Morton County (Mandan), and school district assignment (Mandan 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 Mandan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.