Underwood North Dakota Map

About Underwood, North Dakota

Underwood is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 699. The population density is 266.8 people per km². Underwood is located at 47.4564°N, 101.1371°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58576.

Underwood sits in the broad embrace of McLean County, a place where the land stretches out in a gentle, rolling expanse under a sky that feels impossibly vast. It lies 47.8 miles north-north-west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 340°T), and is situated 12.6 miles north-north-west of Washburn. The terrain here is a study in subtle curves and wide horizons, punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy trees that stand like sentinels against the prevailing winds. The air, particularly in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the coming coolness of evening, and the light, when it catches the prairie grasses, can turn them to burnished gold. Life in Underwood moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the open country that surrounds it. The story of Underwood is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of North Dakota, a legacy of grain fields and cattle ranches that still shapes its economy. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, and the town has served as a vital hub for the surrounding farms. While farming remains a cornerstone, the presence of the Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea nearby has introduced a new dimension, drawing visitors and offering recreational opportunities that blend with the traditional rural character. This proximity to the water, a shimmering expanse of blue against the dry prairie, adds a unique texture to Underwood’s identity, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of adaptation and resilience that defines this corner of the state.

About This Underwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Underwood, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.456386, -101.137096. 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 Underwood and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Underwood includes the ZIP code (58576), telephone area code (701), county seat of McLean County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Underwood Public School District 8). 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 Underwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.