McClusky North Dakota Map

About McClusky, North Dakota

McClusky is a locality in Sheridan County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 322. The population density is 335.1 people per km². McClusky is located at 47.4858°N, 100.4432°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. McClusky is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 58463.

McClusky occupies a vast, open expanse where the horizon stretches into a thin, pale line, defining the quiet intensity of the North Dakota plains. It lies 49.5 miles north-northeast of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 19°T), and is situated 50.1 miles north-northeast of Mandan. The earth here is a mosaic of cultivated fields and native grasses, rising into the subtle elevation of Klinks Slope some six miles to the west. A profound stillness settles over the prairie as the sun descends, casting a golden, amber light that clarifies the texture of the soil and turns the tall stalks of grain into shimmering bronze. Water shapes the periphery of this landscape, with the McClusky Canal carving a steady, deliberate path five miles away, while the distant, calm surface of Pelican Lake mirrors the immense, shifting clouds of the high-altitude sky.

McClusky serves as a quiet anchor for the surrounding agricultural life, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of the day and the labor of the community. Local history is etched into the modest architecture of the main thoroughfare, reflecting a legacy of settlement that prioritized resilience against the expansive, unforgiving winters. The Sheridan County Waterfowl Production Area Of Nd, located four miles away, preserves the wilder character of the region, providing a sanctuary for migratory birds that momentarily break the silence of the grasslands. In this corner of the state, the economy remains rooted in the productivity of the earth, fostering a culture of self-reliance where the expansive sky above McClusky serves as a constant, humbling reminder of the scale of the world.

About This McClusky Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McClusky, North Dakota. Coordinates: 47.485831, -100.443184. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for McClusky includes the ZIP code (58463), telephone area code (701), county seat of Sheridan County (McClusky), and school district assignment (McClusky-Goodrich Public School District 29).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.