Mercer North Dakota Map

About Mercer, North Dakota

Mercer is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 66. The population density is 90.1 people per km². Mercer is located at 47.4906°N, 100.7110°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58559.

Mercer rests under a vast North Dakota sky, a place where the land stretches out in an endless, sun-kissed expanse. It lies 47.3 miles north of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 4°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-south-east of Turtle Lake. Rolling hills, softened by time and the patient work of wind and water, fall away into broad, fertile plains. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of earth and distant grain, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Mercer's core. In the quiet mornings, a soft mist often clings to the low-lying areas, lending a spectral beauty to the already serene landscape before the sun climbs high to burn it away. The horizon, a sharp, unwavering line, promises more of the same sweeping vistas, a country of immense scale where human endeavors seem small against the immensity of nature's canvas. The story of Mercer is one etched in the soil and the resilience of its people, a narrative of pioneering spirit that helped shape this corner of McLean County. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich farmland, Mercer’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with wheat and other grains forming the backbone of its sustenance. While the agricultural roots run deep, the land itself, with its subtle undulations and the occasional weathered farmstead standing sentinel against the elements, speaks of a history that predates modern machinery. The quiet hum of activity in Mercer, a gentle rhythm of daily life, reflects a community that understands the value of hard work and the enduring strength found in shared experience, a steadfast presence in the heart of the prairie.

About This Mercer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mercer, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.490554, -100.710969. 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 Mercer and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Mercer includes the ZIP code (58559), telephone area code (701), county seat of McLean County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 72). 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 Mercer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.