Valley City North Dakota Map
Explore Valley City, North Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Valley City, North Dakota
| City | Valley City |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Barnes County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.923313 |
| Longitude | -98.003155 |
| Population | 6,575 |
| Density | 610.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 58072 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| County Seat | Valley City |
| School District | Valley City Public School District 2 |
About Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City is a locality in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,575. The population density is 610.5 people per km². Valley City is located at 46.9233°N, 98.0032°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Valley City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 58072.Valley City emerges from the expansive prairie like a quiet gathering of earth and sky, defined by the winding presence of the Sheyenne River. It lies 33.3 miles east of Jamestown, ND (from Jamestown, ND: bearing 88°T), and is situated 57.4 miles west of Fargo. The landscape opens into vast, golden vistas where the horizon feels impossibly distant under the weight of an enormous, shifting sun. Four miles away, the waters of McDonald Lake hold the reflection of the clouds, offering a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic currents of the nearby river. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into subtle, grassy slopes that lead the eye toward the distant rise of Pilot Knob. Within the town limits, City Park serves as a central anchor for the landscape, providing a green refuge where the air carries the dry, clean scent of the plains.
Valley City holds a history forged by the iron of the railroads and the persistence of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile valley floor. The local economy thrives on the steady pulse of agriculture and the industrious spirit of those who manage the surrounding fields and trade. Grain elevators stand as vertical monuments to the harvest, their silhouettes marking the intersection of traditional farming and modern enterprise. Education and regional commerce provide a stable foundation, keeping the pace of daily life deliberate and focused on the seasons. Small-scale manufacturing and service industries sustain the population, ensuring that the livelihood of the people remains deeply connected to the productivity of the land.
Valley City possesses a character shaped by the endurance of its residents and the distinctive architecture of its historic high-bridge crossings. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing of the light, fostering a sense of belonging that persists through the long, quiet winters. While many have contributed to the local spirit, the town maintains a modest pride in its identity, often seen in the preservation of its older neighborhoods and public spaces. The people move with a purposeful calm, reflecting a culture that values neighborly reliability over the frantic noise of larger urban centers. It is a place where the clarity of the evening air invites quiet reflection, grounding every resident in the simple, honest reality of the northern plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Omwick Theatre (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 127° SE
- Valley City Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 176° S
- Established 1883 (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 233° SW
- Medicine Wheel Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 174° S
- Hi Line Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 014° N
- Barnes County Waterfowl Production Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.8 mi, 028° NE · 686 acres
- Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.2 mi, 271° W · 494 acres
- Valley City (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 021° N
- Lake Ashtabula (Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 338° N
- Moon Lake (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 240° SW
- Koldok (State Conservation Area) — 12.3 mi, 084° E
- Ashtabula Rearing Pond (State Recreation Area) — 20.3 mi, 006° N
- Fort Ransom State Park (State Park) — 24.9 mi, 173° S
- Enderlin Area Veterans Monument (Monument) — 28.0 mi, 137° SE
- World's Largest Buffalo (Monument) — 32.9 mi, 266° W
- Frontier Village (Attraction) — 33.0 mi, 266° W
- Bison 6 Cinema (Cinema) — 34.0 mi, 266° W
- Sheyenne National Grassland (National Grassland) — 37.9 mi, 134° SE · 70k acres
- Roger Maris Museum (Museum) — 54.9 mi, 094° E
- Immersive Reality Room (Attraction) — 55.6 mi, 090° E
- Minuteman II ICBM (Attraction) — 56.6 mi, 091° E
- Angel of Hope (Public Artwork) — 57.5 mi, 093° E
- Whitetail Trail Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 70.1 mi, 154° SE
- Fire Museum (Museum) — 77.2 mi, 103° E
- Marshall County Prayer Rock Museum (Museum) — 79.1 mi, 171° S
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About This Valley City Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valley City, North Dakota. Coordinates: 46.923313, -98.003155. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Valley City includes the ZIP code (58072), telephone area code (701), county seat of Barnes County (Valley City), and school district assignment (Valley City Public School District 2).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
