Sheyenne North Dakota Map

About Sheyenne, North Dakota

Sheyenne is a locality in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 198. The population density is 146.5 people per km². Sheyenne is located at 47.8281°N, 99.1201°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58374.

Sheyenne stretches across a landscape etched by wind and water, its fields a patchwork quilt of gold and green under an immense, ever-shifting sky. It lies 97.0 miles west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 267°T), and is situated 10.3 miles north of New Rockford. The land here rolls with a patient, ancient rhythm, the gentle swells of prairie giving way to the subtle curve of the Sheyenne River, a silver thread stitching through the heart of Eddy County. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the early mornings, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant hay. In the distance, the horizon seems to stretch forever, a clean, unbroken line where the vastness of the prairie meets the boundless expanse of the heavens, and the scattered farmsteads stand like solitary sentinels against the elements. The history of Sheyenne is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who settled it, drawn by the promise of land and the bounty of the earth. Originally a stop on the Great Northern Railway, its economy has long been tied to agriculture, with wheat fields and cattle ranches defining the surrounding countryside. The river, a vital artery for generations, now offers quiet recreation, its banks a place of solace and reflection. A distinctive character permeates Sheyenne, a quiet resilience forged in the face of long winters and the vast, often unforgiving, beauty of the North Dakota prairie, a place where life moves at a deliberate, unhurried pace, measured by the turning of seasons and the growth of crops.

About This Sheyenne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sheyenne, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.828054, -99.120122. 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 Sheyenne and Eddy County.

Detailed location data for Sheyenne includes the ZIP code (58374), telephone area code (701), county seat of Eddy County (New Rockford), and school district assignment (New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School District 2). 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 Sheyenne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.