Wahpeton North Dakota Map

About Wahpeton, North Dakota

Wahpeton is a locality in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,010. The population density is 576.5 people per km². Wahpeton is located at 46.2652°N, 96.6059°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58075.

Wahpeton unfolds along the curve of the Red River, its landscape a gentle embrace of prairie and water where the Bois des Sioux and Otter Tail rivers converge to begin their northward journey. It lies 42.7 miles south of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 170°T), and is situated 0.9 miles west of Breckenridge. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast expanse of fertile soil that seems to hold the sky in its palm, punctuated by stands of deciduous trees that offer dappled shade in the warmer months. A quiet hum of agricultural life underpins the town’s character, the scent of turned earth and ripening crops often carried on the breeze, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of rose and amber, a soft benediction over the flat, open country. This confluence of waterways has long shaped Wahpeton's destiny, a natural crossroads that drew settlers and spurred commerce. Its history is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Richland County, with farms stretching to the horizon, providing the economic backbone through the cultivation of grains and soybeans. The presence of North Dakota State College of Science, a vital institution for technical education, adds a distinct layer to the town’s identity, fostering a blend of practical skills and academic pursuit. Wahpeton also carries echoes of its past as a transportation hub, a place where goods and people once moved with the steady rhythm of trains and riverboats, a quiet testament to its enduring connection to the land and its resources.

About This Wahpeton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wahpeton, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.265237, -96.605907. 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 Wahpeton and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Wahpeton includes the ZIP code (58075), telephone area code (701), county seat of Richland County (Wahpeton), and school district assignment (Wahpeton Public School District 37). 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 Wahpeton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.