Niagara North Dakota Map

About Niagara, North Dakota

Niagara is a locality in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 24. The population density is 9.9 people per km². Niagara is located at 47.9964°N, 97.8704°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58266.

Niagara exists as a quiet sentinel on the vast North Dakota prairie, its landscape defined by the broad, sweeping horizons and the relentless, honest sky. It lies 39.1 miles west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 278°T), and is situated 12.9 miles west-north-west of Larimore. Here, the land unfurls in gentle swells, a sea of cultivated fields that shift in color with the seasons—a verdant emerald in spring, a burnished gold under the August sun, and a stark, beautiful white when winter’s breath settles in. The air, particularly in the hushed moments of dawn and dusk, carries a crisp, invigorating clarity, a palpable sense of space that can feel both humbling and liberating. The occasional lone tree, a steadfast sentinel against the wind, punctuates the expanse, its silhouette stark against the perpetually shifting canvas of clouds. The history of Niagara is one of resilience and quiet determination, echoing the pioneering spirit that settled these northern plains. Its economy has long been tethered to the rich soil, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, a continuous cycle of planting and harvest that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of its people for generations. While not a place of grand monuments, Niagara possesses a distinctive character born from its remoteness and the enduring strength of its community. The small cluster of buildings, the familiar hum of local businesses, and the friendly nod from a passing neighbor speak to a way of life that values connection and enduring tradition, a testament to the enduring appeal of a place that remains true to its prairie roots.

About This Niagara Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Niagara, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.996382, -97.870372. 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 Niagara and Grand Forks County.

Detailed location data for Niagara includes the ZIP code (58266), telephone area code (701), county seat of Grand Forks County (Grand Forks), and school district assignment (Dakota Prairie 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 Niagara is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.