Washburn North Dakota Map

About Washburn, North Dakota

Washburn is a locality in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,507. The population density is 328.7 people per km². Washburn is located at 47.2892°N, 101.0290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58577.

Washburn rests on the high plains, a place where the sky feels as vast and boundless as the earth it meets. It lies 35.2 miles north-north-west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 341°T), and is situated 12.6 miles south-south-east of Underwood. The land rolls in broad, sweeping curves, a palette of ochre and sagebrush under the immense, ever-shifting canvas of the North Dakota sky. In the distance, the Missouri River, a silver ribbon in the sunlight, carves its way through the landscape, a silent testament to the forces that shaped this country. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a hint of sun-baked earth and distant grasses, and in the quiet moments, the wind whispers secrets across the open spaces, a constant, low hum that is the very breath of Washburn. The story of Washburn is written in the soil and the relentless spirit of those who settled it. This was a place forged by ambition and perseverance, a crossroads for those drawn to the promise of the West. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, still relies on the bounty of the fertile plains, with wheat fields stretching to the horizon, their golden heads nodding in unison under the summer sun. Remnants of its past are visible, echoes of a time when the river was the primary artery of commerce, and the railroad brought new life and possibility. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center stands as a significant landmark, a beacon of historical inquiry that draws visitors to explore the region's profound connection to the iconic expedition, offering a glimpse into the early explorations that defined this part of the nation.

About This Washburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washburn, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.28916, -101.029035. 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 Washburn and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Washburn includes the ZIP code (58577), telephone area code (701), county seat of McLean County (Washburn), and school district assignment (Washburn Public School District 4). 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 Washburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.