Porcupine North Dakota Map

About Porcupine, North Dakota

Porcupine is a locality in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 138. The population density is 148.9 people per km². Porcupine is located at 46.2189°N, 101.0987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58568.

Porcupine rests on a broad, gently sloping plain where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of blue that deepens to bruised purples and fiery oranges at dusk. It lies 43.4 miles south-south-west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 200°T), and is situated 26.8 miles west-south-west of Cannon Ball. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones, a rich tapestry of prairie grasses that whisper secrets on the wind, punctuated by the occasional hardy scrub oak or a cluster of cottonwoods tracing the subtle contours of unseen water. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of sun-baked soil and the sweet, ephemeral perfume of wildflowers, a scent that clings to the open spaces and the quiet dignity of the horizon. Here, the vastness is not an emptiness, but a presence, a profound stillness that invites contemplation and a deep connection to the elemental forces that shape the landscape. The story of Porcupine is etched in the resilience of its people and the fertile earth that has sustained them for generations. Originally a stopping point for ranchers and homesteaders drawn by the promise of open land, Porcupine's economy has long been tied to the rhythm of agriculture, with vast fields of wheat and barley stretching to the horizon, their golden heads bowing in unison with the prairie breeze. The local grain elevator, a sentinel against the endless sky, stands as a silent testament to this enduring connection to the land, a hub of activity during harvest season and a quiet landmark the rest of the year. While the population is sparse, a strong sense of community pervades, a shared understanding forged by the challenges and rewards of life on the open prairie, a quiet strength that defines the character of Porcupine.

About This Porcupine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Porcupine, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.21889, -101.098742. 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 Porcupine and Sioux County.

Detailed location data for Porcupine includes the ZIP code (58568), telephone area code (701), county seat of Sioux County (Fort Yates), and school district assignment (Fort Yates Public School District 4). 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 Porcupine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.