Wales North Dakota Map

About Wales, North Dakota

Wales is a locality in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 2. The population density is 42.2 people per km². Wales is located at 48.8958°N, 98.6026°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58281.

Wales, North Dakota, unfolds across a landscape of broad, open prairie, where the land rolls with a subtle, almost imperceptible grace under an immense sky. It lies 98.4 miles north-west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 314°T), and is situated 14.2 miles north-west of Langdon. The horizon is a clean, sharp line, broken only by the occasional cluster of farm buildings or the distant, stoic silhouette of a grain elevator, its paint weathered by countless seasons of sun and wind. A fine, powdery dust often hangs in the air, catching the afternoon light and lending a softness to the otherwise stark beauty of the fields, a gentle haze that speaks of the earth’s constant, quiet work. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of dry grass and the faint, earthy aroma of tilled soil, a fragrance that seems to expand with the sheer, unhindered space. The history of Wales is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent cultivation of this land, a testament to the resilience of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of rich, dark soil. The local economy, rooted firmly in agriculture, revolves around the cycles of wheat and barley, a rhythm dictated by the sun and rain, with the hum of combines a familiar sound in late summer. While no single towering landmark defines its character, the unassuming grain elevators stand as silent sentinels of this agricultural heartland, their sheer presence a reminder of the generations who have coaxed sustenance from these plains. The pace of life in Wales is one of steady purpose, where neighbourly ties are as strong as the wind that sweeps across the open country, a quiet dedication to the land that sustains it.

About This Wales Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wales, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.895837, -98.602621. 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 Wales and Cavalier County.

Detailed location data for Wales includes the ZIP code (58281), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cavalier County (Langdon), and school district assignment (Langdon Area Public School District 23). 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 Wales is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.