Washburn North Dakota Map
Washburn, North Dakota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Washburn, McLean County.
Interactive Map of Washburn, North Dakota
| City | Washburn |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | McLean |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.28916 |
| Longitude | -101.029035 |
| Population | 1,507 |
| Density | 328.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Washburn Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Washburn, North Dakota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Washburn is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Washburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
