Ray North Dakota Map
Ray, North Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ray, Williams County.
Interactive Map of Ray, North Dakota
| City | Ray |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Williams |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.344466 |
| Longitude | -103.165184 |
| Population | 714 |
| Density | 222.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ray, North Dakota
Ray is a locality in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 714. The population density is 222.9 people per km². Ray is located at 48.3445°N, 103.1652°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58849.
Ray, North Dakota, is a small settlement etched into the wide, rolling plains of Williams County. It lies 24.9 miles east-north-east of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 57°T), and is situated 11.0 miles west-south-west of Tioga. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, where the horizon stretches out in an unbroken sweep of sky, often painted in hues of pale gold and bruised lavender as the day wanes. Sparse stands of poplar and willow cling to the low-lying areas, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the persistent wind. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the dry earth and the distant promise of rain. This is a landscape that demands attention to its quiet details: the tenacious grip of grass on soil, the slow, deliberate arc of the sun across the immense sky, the way shadows lengthen and pool in the hollows as evening descends. The roots of Ray are firmly planted in the rich agricultural soil that defines this region, its economy historically tied to the bounty of wheat and barley fields that shimmer under the summer sun. Though not a bustling hub, Ray possesses a hardy character, a testament to the resilience of those who have chosen to build lives on this open prairie. Its history whispers through the weathered facades of its few buildings, each one a silent witness to seasons of hard work and quiet endurance. While no grand monuments mark its existence, the enduring spirit of its people and the vast, unyielding beauty of the land are its most distinctive features, creating a sense of place that is both profound and deeply understated.
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About This Ray Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ray, North Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ray and Williams County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ray is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
